seafari rebuild!!

Blue197320 · #1 05-09-2007, 09:05 PM

for that sanding get a mask or something. i have been sick for 3 weeks and i think its cuz i forgot to wear my respirator a few times cuz the day after id forget id be coughing like no other.

hotlude91 · #2 05-09-2007, 09:39 PM

yes that and alot of sand paper were the first things i bought ,including some safety glasses..Ive been working in a machine shop for 8 years ,so safety is a first issue for me..thanks for the reply..

GroveGuy · #3 05-10-2007, 06:01 PM

In addition to the great folks and info here I would also reccommend checking out:

http://continuouswave.com/

and

http://www.classicmako.com/

two other great sites with lots of similar projects and plenty of expert opinions. Spend hours using that search function - everything you need to know is a click away. Best of Luck!

BTW my cousin also has a 69 seafari project. Transom close is complete, he's at the gelcoat stage.

hotlude91 · #4 05-13-2007, 06:41 PM

here are some pics after engine is pulled.and a little cleanin up,One question i was wondering is there supposed to be wood or foam in the stringers of my boat ,because i checked and they seem to be sturdy and hollow.

strick · #5 05-13-2007, 06:54 PM

Foam

65Bowrider · #6 05-14-2007, 07:16 PM

The 1966 bowrider which we just restored, it's stringers are just as you described, hallow & sturdy. They were originally built this way, no wood, no foam. Can't say for sure on the 69, but maybe the same.

Bigshrimpin · #7 05-14-2007, 07:55 PM

http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...=&fpart=2&vc=1

I'm in the process of doing one now. It's close to being splashed. In a few weeks . . . it'll be a Commercial Salmon boat

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GroveGuy · #8 05-14-2007, 09:10 PM

Ditto for my '69. Hollow and sturdy.