1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration

[lonesurfer87]

I got alot done in the past couple weeks. Hull is painted, console mounted, motor hung today. Armstrong hatches installed on port and starboard rear access wells. These hatches are by far the best I have ever seen very easy to install no screws and they are very tight and the most waterproof hatches you can buy. I would highly recommend these. Pop up 6" cleats in rear installed and single 8" pull up cleat installed in bow. Teak helm pod in the making my father is making this for me as he's done quite a few. ordered my rubrail today white with stainless insert.



















pop up cleats and armstrong hatches





bow pull cleat.





teak helm pod in the making

[Caymanboy]

Looking good!!!! I'd like to know how it does with that Zuke on it!

[lonesurfer87]

Caymanboy Thanks I too would like to know how it does another member on here has a suzuki and he told me what prop to get for best performance as he's tried alot of different combinations. His name is Billythekid he said cruise is around 30 and top end is around 40 41 I think. I bought it for the reliability.

[lonesurfer87]

My dad has been working away on this helm pod for me. He went with alot of curve on the front to make it more custom but alot more work involved. Here it is needs a little more sanding on the edges then the finish work of epoxy and varnish coating. These pods really do set the boat apart from the rest which I was going for. If only I could get him to do a teak toe rail for me. Maybe next year! This helm pod was made right here in South Jersey too not on Harkers Island.

[wtenglish]

That's some nice craftmanship. Will it wrap the top of your center console? I'm planning something similar with my restoration to go for a unique look as well.

[lonesurfer87]

That's some nice craftmanship. Will it wrap the top of your center console? I'm planning something similar with my restoration to go for a unique look as well.

Yea we used an adjustable angle indicator to find the right angle and then cut the teak to the right angle so its all flush to the console.

[workinpr0gress]

My dad has been working away on this helm pod for me. He went with alot of curve on the front to make it more custom but alot more work involved. Here it is needs a little more sanding on the edges then the finish work of epoxy and varnish coating. These pods really do set the boat apart from the rest which I was going for. If only I could get him to do a teak toe rail for me. Maybe next year! This helm pod was made right here in South Jersey too not on Harkers Island.

He did a great job! It's a nice touch. Gonna leave it natural or put finish on it?

[lonesurfer87]

[/QUOTE] He did a great job! It's a nice touch. Gonna leave it natural or put finish on it?

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Gona put finish on it couple coats of epoxy then varnish I suppose. I like the shiny look on helm pods. Teak covering board are another thing I like them natural.

[NoBones]

If I were you I would get that beautiful piece
of work outa the kitchen QUICK!!
The next thing you know the little women
will be cuttin' up carrots and celery on the
that nice custom made cutting board....

See ya, Ken

[lonesurfer87]

I am slowly getting everything installed on the boat as its pretty much all custom and a pain as every hole has to be carefully cut where cleats, nav, lights, etc... go. The rubrail came out pretty good and is the best rubrail for this boat I believe. It really brought everything together. I have a leaning post on the way.



helm pod with 3 coats of epoxy on it so far.









Pop up navigation light and pull up cleat for a very clean flush finish.













Enjoy I can't wait to dip her in hopin to drop her in at the end of March.