first post!

[NoDoze]

OBP,
I hear ya on cuttin up a Seafari. But I need a CC, as it this will be a dedicated striper boat in CT.
When comparing options, paying $3-7k for CC with a clapped out motor that will most likely need a new transom, floor etc. anyway, I could pay a few hundred for a less popular model, take the boat down to basics, have the full transom cap and redo it to my specs. Hopefully its more muscle work than $$. Already lost a rachet under the motor
I agree, rebuilding the cap will be the hardest part.
If anyone needs parts for their 20 let me know

[NoDoze]

Well I removed the tank, and it looks to be in good shape. No pitting. The platform it sat on was just glassed on one side, didnt take much to yank that out. It was at the beginning stages of rot, cant believe it survived 35 years. I dont think this boat has had alot of continuous use through its life.
After taking a hard look at the boat tonight, Ill be considering removing the transom cap and notching the back, instead of a bracket. Ill wait till when I get closer to make a decision.

[John R]

Well I removed the tank, and it looks to be in good shape. No pitting. The platform it sat on was just glassed on one side, didnt take much to yank that out. It was at the beginning stages of rot, cant believe it survived 35 years. I dont think this boat has had alot of continuous use through its life.
After taking a hard look at the boat tonight, Ill be considering removing the transom cap and notching the back, instead of a bracket. Ill wait till when I get closer to make a decision.

You're a sick bastard Krispy - but you found the right place for info on your project - good luck! M will divorce you (or at least consider it) by the time you are done...

[Bigshrimpin]

NoDoze - That safari i/o is an awesome fishing platform. With a Safari you can spend the night in the cabin anchored up and be out fishing the Block Island rips 10minutes after you wake up. Not to mention the 4 clyinder I/O is very cheap to operate . . . 4+mpg.

If your signature is at all accurate "Project NoDough" . . . then you're making a big mistake thinking that you'll get away paying less for the proposed modifications . . . rather than selling the safari and buying . . . a 20sf.

Look at how well balanced this boat is: