SeaCraft Bowrider "CJ"

[eggsuckindog]

What a nice job, amazing how nice the paint came out.

[hermco]

Mine will be ready for you to paint soon!
Excellent work!

[paulfurnari]

Sweetest Bowrider I've ever seen! You have to post a picture of the SS emblem on the "CJ". Can't wait! Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming.-PF

[pdmattox]

As the former owner of this boat I would like to say she is looking good and I do feel that she is in good hands. Great pics and great job.

dallas

[Ed]

Wow! Your boat looks incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[Bushwacker]

GREAT looking paint job! May do same to my Seafari some day but too busy enjoying it right now!

I think you picked the OPTIMUM motor for that hull. I considered 115 E-tec last March, but they weren't available at that time, so went with 150 E-tec, which is way more power than needed, with top speed about 50 mph! Optimum cruise (per I-command gps spedo)is about 25 mph/2700-2800 rpm/5.1-5.2 mpg! At that mph/rpm it may be even quieter than a 4-stroke which would have to rev higher to develop enough torque. The 115 should burn even less gas! I finally concluded that weight is a big deal on 19/20' hull, because the OB's Carl probably designed them for back in the mid-60's (I-6 Merc & V-4 OMC) were about 300 lbs. If you put a 500 lb 4-stroke on the back it just won't be as well balanced as original.

By the way, I live less than a mile away, up on Robin Way, so stop by sometime and we'll take a ride in mine! Look for green truck & brick paver driveway; boat is next to house behind fence. DKB

[1bayouboy]

Got a link to a thread with "Capt Chuck's" method....
that looks just awesome.

[65Bowrider]

1bayouboy... I'll try to post the link here, from Repairs, about page 3 on painting roll & tip...
http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...b=5&o=&fpart=1


Bushwacker... yes, we're almost neighbors! We'll definitely come by some time, would love to ride in your SeaCraft!

"CJ" is almost ready for the motor, maybe next week?...
I'll take more pictures & post soon. I'm very pleased how the 'classic' look is coming together!