1974 SeaCraft 23' SF

[gtrkev]

Great suggestions, thanks! We had thought of doing a hinge on the front when we were first kicking around ideas for opening that odd shaped hatch. That would sure solve a lot of problems now. I'm hoping we can leave that sub install alone, I sure like the way it looks. And the sub-box is currently perfectly sized for the woofer... Because of the shape, the hatch would only open so far before hitting the seats. I will need to test and see how far it could open.

Update... We're going for the front hinge and gas springs! Thanks!

[gtrkev]

Electrical install started, the battery charger is in and some wires are hooked to the block!

[gtrkev]

Rubrail done on port side. Whew, lots of work getting the insert in.

[gtrkev]

Laying out the seat backs. Using Taco Leaning post back rest and Lee's Rod storage holders to attach it. Will have to resize the seat back and reupholster, but the hardware works. Had to try a few different rod racks to get a size that fit the Taco leaning post perfectly. You'd figure all rod holders, seatback inserts and rod racks are all about the same size, they're not.

[gtrkev]

Splash guard templates done. These will be cut out of clear plexi-glass and sit in an Aluminum U-channel (not installed yet). U-channel will be attached to transom with 5200 on the bottom and side. So the guard will be able to be put in and taken out with no tools. Quick and easy for access to the swim platform, but locks in place so doesn't fall out going over waves.

[gtrkev]

New Canvas installed on the T-Top, Floor hatch is in place with hinges in the front, Upholstery supports going in on bow seats and bow back rests are ready to be installed in front seats. I used the posts from 2 leaning post backs. The upholstery will be bright white with a couple of lite yellow stripes and an embroidered black SeaCraft Logo! Richie at Gator Upholstery in Ft. Lauderdale (Oakland Park, FL) is doing the upholstery. I heard on the thehulltruth.com lots of positives. So far, he has been amazing to work with! Very impressed with prices and service and I've seen his quality work. Very Nice!
Every couple steps forward though, there seems to be one step back, one of the handful of workers (not Gator upholstery) who have been on the boat cracked the freshly painted gunnel this week... it can be fixed, but I guess the silver lining is, it will be covered by the gunnel bolsters.

[FLexpat]

Very sharp. What did you use for your non-skid?

[FAS]

came a long way, great looking boat you have !

[gtrkev]

Originally Posted by FAS

came a long way, great looking boat you have !

Thanks. It was supposed to be done, for sure, positively, by Halloween. Unfortunately, the guy working on it got sick 2 weeks ago. He's better now so I'm hoping to get the boat back before Christmas. The term "Slow as Christmas" has a new meaning to me. If you look at the first post, I got the boat last October, so it's been a full year in the shop. I have only taken 3 short rides last October and one of those was the test drive when I bought it. So to say I'm ready to go is an understatement. But, at this point, I'm not gonna rush it, might as well get everything's finished up properly. I Can't wait!!! But I guess I'm gonna have to just a little more...

[gtrkev]

More progress...
Seatback posts installed, speakers installed, horn installed, swim platform installed...