Another 25 Seafari goes under the knife

[cdavisdb]

Its pretty amazing what you can get used to. I don't even notice anymore how much the boat leans into a turn, but after watching several passengers come unglued, I've learned to warn people.

Its a funny hull, and will do things that, visually, look down right scary, but I've never had the boat feel anything but absolutely rock solid. I'm not quite to the point where I would trust it in anything, but getting close.

[Blue_Heron]

Spent most of the weekend away, but still got some stuff done. I needed to get the boat back on the trailer so I'd have enough ground clearance to install the outdrive. Managed to do it without dropping the boat on the concrete or on myself.







Also got out the hole saw and got to work on my gauge panel.



Planning on a shakedown cruise on the Suwanee River on St. Patty's day if all goes well.

Dave

[77SceptreOB]

Dave,

Nice gauge package selection and layout. All the good ones including a Vacuum gauge....good job. I love gauges!

Good luck on your upcoming shake-down cruise.

P.S. Now put that custom built Teak louvered cabin door on!!

Jim

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by 77SceptreOB

Dave,

Nice gauge package selection and layout. All the good ones including a Vacuum gauge....good job. I love gauges!

Good luck on your upcoming shake-down cruise.

P.S. Now put that custom built Teak louvered cabin door on!!

Jim

Thanks, Jim. Not sure yet when I'll get to the cabin door. Right now I'm only thinking about the stuff that has to happen before the launch; wiring, switches, control cable, running lights, registration numbers, etc.

Once I've run her, I'll sit down and make up a list of stuff that still needs to be done to complete the project. There will be other wood trim, and I need to find a local source of African Teak or another species that looks good along side it.

Dave