21 Hull #136...Restoration...Started

[Islandtrader]

you thinking of going into ocean racing?

NAW, I just want to get out to the Grouper holes in a hour or less (35 miles off shore).

In the old days of street drag racing we would call this set up a SLEEPER! It might be fun to dust off few go fast boats with a hole shot

[Bushwacker]

I think the "21" was a sleeper from the very beginning! Moesly blew off many of the bigger 1000 hp boats with a 21 running twin 100 hp Mercs!

[ian_upton]

Been lurking for a while watching your 21 come together. Although not a SeaCraft, I have a 20 foot Bertram project going through the same restoration.

Where did you end up picking up the 383 stroker?

I have been watching www.marinepowerservice.com and Doug Russel but have not seen any price movement.

I would be interested in hearing where you purchased the pwer package from.

Best of luck!

Ian Upton

[Islandtrader]

Where did you end up picking up the 383 stroker?

I have done a lot of shopping. 2 things were of importance to me; Service and Price. Hard to find both.

I found a dealer in Fort Myers Fl.(that is about 70 miles from me). He runs a real nice tight shop and has loads of experience with Mercury and Offshore racing boats. His price was very competitive, but his knowledge and patience with my concerns were excellent.

Pricing was in the same ballpark as Marine Power.

I just wanted some one close by so if I had a problem it would not be a hassle getting work done. Plus when I get the motor in he said I will give you 1/2 dozen props to try and we will get you dialed in.

If you want any more info. send me a pm.

Do you have your Bertram listed on any other sight? I am sure the guys here would like to take a look.

[Old'sCool]

""Do you have your Bertram listed on any other sight? I am sure the guys here would like to take a look.
""

I would! I love those boats!! There are a few here in Chas. SC that are gorgeous!

[Islandtrader]

Well one thing I learned so far on this adventure of "Restoring" an old boat is to quote Thomas Edison...


"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work"



After getting the 21 to the dealer to install the engine package I learn that the "old stringer mounts" are to narrow and not tall enough for the " new mounting system".

So he tells me what needs to get done and I go and get the boat.

Normally this is should not be a big deal, but I live on bridge-less barrier island (I know it's tough ) and must take the ferry back and forth. Besides being a PIA getting it on and off it costs extra $$. Oh well the price we pay for our toy's.

So here is the deal.

Transom Cut Out







Thickness 2 1/8



New transom assembly




Mock up of new motor mount





Both sides




Raw glass and epoxy





Paint and looking good again







Next week back to the dealer and hopefully everything will be on track

[lost2a6]

Looks great! However that seems like a lot of crap for a nickel. Seems like the dealer could of got some heavy gauge (3/8")3"x3" stainless angle and just through bolted through the side of the engine stringer and then bolt the engine to the angle. I do agree that the way you did it looks original.

[Bushwacker]

Hey Terry,

If it was EASY, everyone would have an old restored SeaCraft! Hang in there, it's looking really nice! You're just about to get to the fun part . . . installing all that new boat jewelery! Denny