Potter Bracket

[Capt Chuck]

aaf

I don't know exactly but my best guess is between 20 to 25.
I hope Don @ Hermco sees this post and he can tell you for sure as he has installed a few of the Seamark Brackets. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[afernand]

Thanks for info - aaf

[laser]

Hi aaf,
My bracket took 4 in each chamber (12) and 2 under each platform (4) and lots of 5200!! It doesn't budge

Bill

[Finster]

Hey Generaider, we need to compair notes. I have the same boat and bracket, thought I have no time to work on mine.

I am curious to know what the boat is at the water line at the stern and what you did with the scuppers? And was yours a single or twin i/o? Mine was a twin, not that it means much at this point.

[Capt Chuck]

Here's some more pictures of the work at hand as the transom transformation saga continues [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

New fiberglass floor drains were constructed and glassed in. Also you will see a glassed in hose bib. The transom mounted rod holders and the two transom side boxes will drain into the floor self bails vs out the transom or side.



Notice how much bigger in diameter and higher the self bails will be than the originals.



The two 3/4" pieces of marine ply have been cut and epoxied together. It then was notched to align with the 13 degree angle of the transom so the baitwell's outer back wall will fit flush in the inside.



After mounting, the new transom is glassed inside and out. Notice the vertical Knees and Parallel support. This new transom is solid now!







Fiberglass drain tubes will be inserted and glassed in later



Old holes are ground and glassed. The next step will be a lot of faring. Notice the top cap has been cut straight. a new lip will be formed to align the new transom cap and rub rail.



Yes my boat too used to be that nasty mustard yellow [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[ocuyler]

Capt. Chuck,

Looks terrific! You're over the hump. Nice project considering the bandwidth you're using... Hope to see the finished product in person sometime in Feb.

[GradySailfish]

Wow that Signature Finsih looks like and Alwgrip job. Does the Signature hold up and stay glossy for a few years? How easy is it to spray (as I understand Awlgrip is difficult and dangerous to spray).

Looks good, I really like that light green color.

[strick]

Looks like you have some highly skilled surgeons operating on that boat of yours. I've never seen anyone put in a horizontal brace like that before. That should give lots of extra support. Looking good Capt!!

strick

[Capt Chuck]

Strick

Looks like you have some highly skilled surgeons operating on that boat of yours

Mike @ Wildfire Marine in Stuart (772)286-1925 is the Glass Master for sure. As you know he has done several SeaCrafts including Mark's beautiful 20'. I am lucky to reside here in Stuart just a couple of miles away from his shop.

Finny

what's the cutout/indent for in the center of the new transom for?

The notch is beaved to 13 degrees to align with the 13 degrees of the transom. This area will house a 35gal live bait well which also has the same degree on the back wall. This was the biggest that could be fitted within the transom. It will fit nice and snug so once filled with water there will be no cracking or shifting after placement.(approx 275 lbs of weight)

are you going have that classic SC arch?

As you can see in the pictures the transom has been cut straight across. The way I fish and use the boat weighed heavly on my decision not to keep the classic arch. I think it was more of a personal decision and the look I was going for [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

FELLOW-SHIP

I think Boy It Sure Is Fun Fishing Today instead of working on that Boat.

Well I guess your right. But I figured the winter was better for dry dock than during the summer when I use the boat more. Since mine is down, when are you going to take me swording? I have a new HydroGlow light we can use and a 2-speed Tiagra 50 ready to go!!

Believe it or not enjoy the project while you are doing it because when it is over a few years

I've owned this SeaCraft since 1985 and this is my 3rd time refurbishing different areas of the boat. It's "NEVER OVER" as you well know [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Finster]

Chuck,looks great you must be spanking it! Couple of questions, what's the cutout/indent for in the center of the new transom for?, and are you going have that classic SC arch?