1972 SeaCraft 20sf (re) build.

Caymanboy · #1 05-21-2013, 06:38 AM

Boot went on yesterday, came out nice, look's dark, but I am sure when it gets in the sunlight it will be fine.
Got the "pump room" wired up, space is getting to be a premium.
Console goes in today, then start wiring that in.
Cali this week end, then come back and get this thing wired up!
Bahamas weather is here!!

Caymanboy · #2 05-23-2013, 05:42 AM

Had a little progression on the bote.
Boot top is done, bottom painted, console in, start to get that wired in.
One of the things I didn't mention was, I changed the cooler in the seat to a water tank.
In the old boat, that is where the batteries, a small water tank (6 gals) and the sub went. This water tank is bigger, but room is tight, need to put two batteries and a sub in still, won't be a lot of room left for bags.
And I must say, laying the boot's on the bow sections of a SeaCraft, is like no other boat. ;-)

bitsamonkey · #3 05-23-2013, 09:53 AM

I like that water tank idea! How many gallons were you able to fit up there? Should help balance that bracket nicely.

Caymanboy · #4 05-23-2013, 10:22 AM

I'm guessing 25 gals give or take. Not bad. :-)

Capt Chuck · #5 05-23-2013, 11:02 AM

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One of the things I didn't mention was, I changed the cooler in the seat to a water tank.
This water tank is bigger, but room is tight, need to put two batteries and a sub in still, won't be a lot of room left for bags

You could use a "Bladder Tank" for the fresh water stowed in some tight place. (even under deck) They come in all shapes & sizes thus maintaining your Baggage / Cooler area.

Just a thought

Caymanboy · #6 05-26-2013, 08:13 AM

Sooo, I made the trek from sunny SoFl to Cali.
Long trip on an A320, Non stop, coach. Couple of observations since my arrival.
-There are ALOT of people leaving the interior trying to reach the coast for a Saturday.
-The farmers must know something we don't in Fl or the Real Estate agents aren't as smart, miles and miles of farmland, RIGHT on The Flippin COAST!!!! The real estate agents from Fla must go B-- Sh--- when they see this, all that prime property growing strawberries..
-It's cold out here.
I will be seeing Strick while I'm here, any man with talent and a sense of humor like his deserves to be met. Hide your daughters. :-)
-There is a "little" wedding in Big Sur this week, stay tuned. ;-)
PS: Stay in touch and visit good old freinds, life is short.

strick · #7 05-26-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Caymanboy

I will be seeing Strick while I'm here, any man with talent and a sense of humor like his deserves to be met.

You will be disappointed in real life...I'm not very entertaining.... We have these people in California called environmentalists. They can make life difficult for developers and the like. Enjoy Santa Cruz and Monteray. Try not to catch a cold while you here!

strick