south florida?

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im just wondering how many people here are in the south florida area, specificly west palm beach? thanks

Ben

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BEN

Just wanted to say welcome aboard. NO I don't live down south; I live wayyyyyy up north.

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P>S

Got a seacraft ? or hope to get one.

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steve, yes! i just got one, ive admired them for the 15 years ive been alive, and i just graduated from my 13 whaler to my new (very old) Seacraft seafari 20. its a 1970 in suprisingly solid shape, i picked it up for 1300! =). the floor and stringers are solid. it has all kinds of toys (trim tabs, fresh water wash down, tons of electronics, outriggers, and nice teak brightwork) however it does need cosmetics and repower. it was an i/o but the transom was closed of and alluminum reinforced and its got a dead 200 rude on a bracket, nice because it has a full transom. the only major problem ive run into is - the hatch above the fuel tank is not chaulked in, so you can lift it up, however there are no scubbers under the hatch for the water to run into if it gets in the cockpit so i could see saltwater trickling unto a fuel tank quickly corroding, what should i do? thanks

Ben

[hermco]

Ben, According to florida business.com the estimated population of Palm Beach Couny as of 1/1/2001 is 1,077,034.

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Ben

#1. 5200
#2. Look through this site till you find
Hermco.or better known as DH. I think
you'll find he may just be able to help
you out with your problem/s. and more.
#3. sell the 20 and get a 23 [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] just
pullin ya tiller.

steve

[Scott]

Hey Ben
Welcome to the site....

We also had a 13 whaler ... awesome little boat ... many time I wish we still had it..

The hatch question...a version of Steve's recommendation....If you think you'll ever need to
remove that hatch I might go with silicon caulking.....just clean every thing up real good and you
should be able to get a good seal .... . My fuel deck was siliconed in .... Kept the area on top of
the tank dry.....

and as mentioned above DH may have more to offer on this subject...

Good Luck with the boat ..... sounds real good!!!
Scott

[hermco]

Ben,

I would think about pulling the tank and inspecting it and the hoses/clamps before sealing with silicone.If the tank is original it is 32 yrs. old!Use silicone to seal the seam so you can easily remove the hatch later if needed.Tape the edges of the seam with masking tape,run silicone bead then clean any excess with mineral spirits on a rag then pull the tape to get a professional looking result.

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HA BEN
I LIVE IS BROWARD COUNTY AND LIVE FISHING DOWN HERE. I USUALLY GO TO MIAMI TO FISH BUT WHEN THE SAILS ARE HOT IN PALM BEACH IT TRAILER UP THERE.
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Ben,that sounds like a nice boat and a hell of a deal. Up in Stuart Fla.is Wildfire Marine his name is Mike he specializes in Seacrafts.If your in West Palm I would suggest to go meet him,hes got alot of knowlegde on these boats,and he owns a 20 ft. RS.