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Old 02-16-2013, 08:10 PM
FishStretcher FishStretcher is offline
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Talking The Cape Cod Crusader

I finally found a narrow weather window where I could make a run out to the end of the Cape. For the fourth time. There was a blizzard last weekend and another 8" of snow on the way tonight. But this morning, it was only flurries. So I took the chance. I knew the trailer had new bearings, and everything else checked out within reason.

I brought my money and crossed my fingers. But by 6:00 tonight I finally had it home and under a tarp, after shoveling out a snowbank to fit the outdrive.

I have been quietly working on getting this deal done since thanksgiving. A shout out to cdavisb, BigShrimpin and Strick for tips on what to look for in a 25 foot Seafari or other recon about this specific boat.

Unlike my 20, it is as nice a boat as I could afford. I don't need another project. It has a nice running 300 HP 350CID MAG MPI Mercruiser and a Bravo 3. For a ~40 year old boat, it seems to be in good shape. Not fancy, but not that rough. I am tired but very happy tonight after a 320 mile drive. The only drama was some snow, and warm trailer tires.
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:38 PM
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Looks and sounds like fantastic rig. Congratulations! Can't wait to see more pics. WTG
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Old 02-16-2013, 08:55 PM
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That baby is just plain old cool, I don't think I've ever been on a old 25 Seafari. That thing just wreeks of fun running through some inlet slop and into a nice swell. Love it!
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Old 02-16-2013, 09:58 PM
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Great find...but I thought I saw this rig being trailered on rte 6 last week? Keep us posted on how she runs and best of luck!
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:19 PM
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Seems to be a good day for cool boats.

Congrats
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:46 PM
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Great find...but I thought I saw this rig being trailered on rte 6 last week? Keep us posted on how she runs and best of luck!
Quite likely. It had to go to a shop for bearings and seals. I couldn't fix them all in the seller's driveway.
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:47 PM
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Seems to be a good day for cool boats.

Congrats
Thanks! It's no 21, but I am happy.
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:53 PM
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She`s a 26. I know the feeling.
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:07 PM
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It must be the week for new additions!!
Picked up a project Hewes last Sunday...
It is only 17!!
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:24 PM
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It must be the week for new additions!!
Picked up a project Hewes last Sunday...
It is only 17!!
Lapstrake, bonefisher? Pics? New thread of pics after church tomorrow?
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