The Cape Cod Crusader

[hallburg]

Good for you. Nice boat!

[cdavisdb]

Congratulations!!!! That is about the perfect power/drive combo for that boat.

It sure looks like the pic of a boat posted in a thread(see below) I started in 2006, when I was looking for mine. Is it the same??

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=16317

Connor

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by cdavisdb

Congratulations!!!! That is about the perfect power/drive combo for that boat.

It sure looks like the pic of a boat posted in a thread(see below) I started in 2006, when I was looking for mine. Is it the same??

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=16317

Connor

The timing is right for the I/O replacement, and they look identical so I can't see how it is a different boat. I was in denial at first, but I think this is the case. He said it was in Chatham before he got it.


On the plus side, there is a detailed maintenance history. It needs some mechanical work I can perform. On the downside, hull maintenance was perhaps based on the presumption of the invulnerability of fiberglass to the elements. In the thread above, there is a picture with snow on the ground and no tarp. I never saw it with a tarp on it. (But this seems to be the norm out on the Cape- and it rarely snows lots that far out.) Even so, it looks OKish up close, save for some interesting user modifications. I will be paying attention to the bulkheads, as they are an issue even in a pristine boat, and this one has seen it's share of rainwater in the bilge thru a hole in the deck at the helm. There is also a section of deck cut out and screwed back in with a 2x4 backer so they could work on the engine without pulling it. I think that is a serious hack, but I can fix that.

I never got a scan tool on the engine. I was told 150, then 200 hours on the engine. As an injected engine, it starts and runs better than my carburated outboard, so I don't know.

I got no sea trial with a mid-winter purchase, so it is a "pig-in-a poke" in some ways. I am sure there is more to be done I don't know about, but so far I think it won't take that much work to splash it.

[strick]

Congrats Fishstretcher on that boat. Make sure you check the fuel tanks out if they have not been replaced? Show more Pics

strick

[Bushwacker]

Fish - congrats on finding that rare gem! Should be a nice rig with modern engine and new outdrive! I've seen both Connor's and Blue Heron's boats - they know that model well, have put them to good use, and can give you some great advice! I love that layout and hull design. It appears to be one of the most sea-kindly of all SeaCrafts and should allow you to fish in some really nasty stuff!

The early Bravo 3's had a bad rep for corrosion/electrolysis problems and poor customer support from Merc, but I'll bet Pelican knows what the fixes are! Denny

[FishStretcher]

Thanks!

The lower unit is an '07 reman. It looks like it has GenII Bravo 3 zincs- like on the propshaft-, but I am not sure. Either way, it will be a trailer queen for year one, and I got all this for the used, sold in winter in New England price. I could never afford this stuff new, so I think it is a decent deal. But I will keep an eye on it, and help is appreciated.

Pics are forthcoming. I got a precious few snaps just before I got the tarp on it and the next storm blew in. I have a 20 lb chunk of ice on my trash can lid (it is out for collection right now) so it won't blow away in the 40 MPH, 10 degree gusts.

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

Fish - congrats on finding that rare gem! Should be a nice rig with modern engine and new outdrive! I've seen both Connor's and Blue Heron's boats - they know that model well, have put them to good use, and can give you some great advice! I love that layout and hull design. It appears to be one of the most sea-kindly of all SeaCrafts and should allow you to fish in some really nasty stuff!

The early Bravo 3's had a bad rep for corrosion/electrolysis problems and poor customer support from Merc, but I'll bet Pelican knows what the fixes are! Denny

[cdavisdb]

I had no experience at all in taking a boat apart before I pulled my tanks and was astonished at how easy and fast it was. Assuming yours is done like the original, its worth pulling those tanks. That will also give you plenty of room to inspect the bulkheads, stringers, etc.

Pics, pics pics!!! purty please!

[FishStretcher]

The few pictures my dad took as he helped me tarp it up as the storm rolled in. Pretty amazing how mobile he is after two artificial knees. The boat is a mess as we were scrambling to beat a storm and nightfall. I bought a small step ladder yesterday just for getting in the boat and reaching the radar arch.

[McGillicuddy]

That looks amazing. Super score. Stay warm through the storm.
Cheers,
McG

[Blue_Heron]

I recognize that boat. Back when I first got my 25, I was saving pictures of 25 Seafaris from all over the net. I have pics of your boat from before the repower. I'll post them when I have some time. Does it still have the name on the transom, "Oui Fish"?
Dave