1978 Seacraft 20MA newbie

[Ironmanangler]

Just wanted to post the new project. I've been on this forum always browsing tempted to rebuild my own Seacraft. I came across an opportunity and jumped on the rare 1978 Seacraft 20 master angler. I'm open to anyone's advice or pointers on past experiences.

I'll update the thread with progress pictures as I get them. I won't be doing the glass work but I will be doing the rigging.

Thanks

[Ironmanangler]

Here's another

[Old'sCool]

Raise the transom to 25" if you're not going with a bracket

[Ironmanangler]

Originally Posted by Old'sCool

Raise the transom to 25" if you're not going with a bracket

Thanks. I plan closing the transom and adding a bracket. Want to power it with Yamaha 200 I4. I'm also thinking of going with a smaller tank then the original. I'm still in the planning phase. Thank you for the input. Keepem coming

[Bigshrimpin]

who trimmed the cap?

[Ironmanangler]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

who trimmed the cap?

Honestly I don't know. Previous owner said he did. His reason was because he wanted to lower the cap height and give it a better look. I'm hoping my glass guy can get things lined up right. Have you seen this done before with other seacrafts? I've seen others raise the floor but haven't seen cut caps.

[Bigshrimpin]

I've seen people raise the caps a few inches, but never lower them on a 20MA.

[RUSTYNTABATHA]

the best job on cutting the cap is done by the guys that make the conch boats.... they have done a few ... but the sole reason I searched for my MA was the taller gunwhales .... great project .. good luck !!

[Ironmanangler]

Originally Posted by RUSTYNTABATHA

the best job on cutting the cap is done by the guys that make the conch boats.... they have done a few ... but the sole reason I searched for my MA was the taller gunwhales .... great project .. good luck !!

Thanks for the info. I know some of the guys that do work for conch boats. I'll ask them for some guidance. I'm also thinking of using a conch console or just cutting the original console to make some space.

[RUSTYNTABATHA]

I have tried on a couple occasions to get a console from someone like them... but I guess I'm going to have to build on as they never get back with me too price one... the R and R guys build incredible boats !!.. and that have built a couple really cool seacrafts !