1978 Seacraft 20MA newbie

[Franksanzo]

I wouldn't go any lower on the height of cap because or you'll get pryed off the boat in rough seas. my 21' has the cap with liner which has no room for "toe kick" yours has wider gunwale tops also nicer to walk on .close transom move console up to floor storage compartment with batt in front . Flip engine splash well so floor is extended to walk on keep live well under lean to or you could buy mine done and save the headache 😊good luck with the build

[Ironmanangler]

Originally Posted by Franksanzo

I wouldn't go any lower on the height of cap because or you'll get pryed off the boat in rough seas. my 21' has the cap with liner which has no room for "toe kick" yours has wider gunwale tops also nicer to walk on .close transom move console up to floor storage compartment with batt in front . Flip engine splash well so floor is extended to walk on keep live well under lean to or you could buy mine done and save the headache 😊good luck with the build

I can't trim the cap more then it already is and wouldn't even if I could. I'm not happy the previous owner cut them but I'll live with it.

Yours is very nice but I'm going to stick with the experience of a rebuild.

[Ironmanangler]

Anyone know why the 20MA has a drain whole through the hull for the front compartment? My first guess is that someone had used it as a bait well. I would assume the storage compartment would drain into the hull but this one has the hole right through the hull

[Vezo, Part II]

My 1979 MA has the thru hull fitting/drain. Quite certain it is factory and with a screen fitting would work well as a baitwell. Hope this helps.

Vezo, Part II

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by Ironmanangler

Anyone know why the 20MA has a drain whole through the hull for the front compartment? My first guess is that someone had used it as a bait well. I would assume the storage compartment would drain into the hull but this one has the hole right through the hull

Overboard drain. That, I believe, is a fishbox. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! I'm in the process of replacing/filling mine. Trying to find a fitting which is gonna have to be for a 2-1/4" thickness. Read some posts about there not being any reinforcement between the fishbox and the hull, but, mine does, plywood. If I can't find a fitting, I'm filling it.

[Ironmanangler]

So far floors are out. Crazy how the original floor lasted this long. This is the ugly part. I went with a new 62 gallon tank which fit perfect. I'll have the access hatch inside the center console. Next is clean up, sand down the bilge area and paint.

[Ironmanangler]

Heres an updated pic on my progress. Closed transom with live well, new floors, tank Etc.

Going to be a little different...

[Vezo, Part II]

Your 78 did not have a "coffin" for the fuel cell glassed to the deck? Interesting.

[wattaway2]

Originally Posted by uncleboo

Overboard drain. That, I believe, is a fishbox. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! I'm in the process of replacing/filling mine. Trying to find a fitting which is gonna have to be for a 2-1/4" thickness. Read some posts about there not being any reinforcement between the fishbox and the hull, but, mine does, plywood. If I can't find a fitting, I'm filling it.

Eeachoice has a long brass tube you can order in 5-6" long