1970 20' for sale......total refit this winter!!!! - Page 2

Capt Chuck · #11 07-19-2005, 02:00 PM

That is one SaaaaWeeeet looking SeaCraft!! You did an outstanding job Andrew.. You know I like Teak accents...Someone will get a nice rig here for sure [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

NoBones · #12 07-19-2005, 02:39 PM

Hmmmmm! maybe a playmate for my 20, they could almost
pass for twins. Whata-ya think?
Good luck! It is sure a head turner. Ken [image]http://

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Scott · #13 07-19-2005, 02:41 PM

That is one of the nicest!!!

Clean and simple ...And I too love the teak !!!

Someone is going to get a real nice boat !!!

rgsaunders · #14 07-20-2005, 11:16 PM

Did you replace the gas tank? If so - what size? Did you replace the whole deck? Did you raise the transome any? Any idea about how many hours are on the motor? Had an engine survey? What are the compression numbers? Do you think the trailer could make a long trip? Can't quite tell from the pictures - is the bottom painted w/bottom paint or black awlgrip?

peterb · #15 07-20-2005, 11:21 PM

How did you get the teak to look so nice???

flash14 · #16 07-21-2005, 12:09 AM

The engine is very strong. All of the cylinders were within a couple of pounds of the target number, but I forget what number that is. I believe it was 125psi, but I'll check the book tomorrow. We have owned the engine the whole time and have had zero problems with it for ten+ years. I replaced the return lines and rebuilt the carbs this season. I also replaced the water pump, housing, and seals about a week ago. The trailer made it from my house to Norfolk, Va without a problem at all. It has new bearing buddies and new light kit. The brake lines need to be replaced and then the brakes would work. I have never had any luck with brakes on my trailers. The gas tank is under the console and is 26 or 28 gallons I believe. The boat had the same tank in it when we bought it so we just upgraded to a poly tank as opposed to the metal one that it came with. I ran the boat today to the inlet to do some bass fishing and I only burned about 1/3 of a tank. I forgot the gps on the charger or else I would have a distance for you. The inlet is about a 20 minute ride from where I put the boat in. The bottom paint is black antifouling paint.

flash14 · #17 07-21-2005, 12:14 AM

I forgot to add that the trailer has almost no rust and all the rollers are in great shape. It was actually for my 23', but I bout a new aluminum trailer for that. The trailer is actually overkill if that is possible.

The transom was raised before I did the restoration and I just redid their sloppy work. The plywood comes all the way to the top now and is all tied in as one solid piece as opposed to adding onto the top of an existing transom.

flash14 · #18 07-21-2005, 12:24 AM

The teak was all new and I hand picked all the pieces. I used teak oil on them, but did 2 coats or so. I apply it, wipe it with a rag, and then apply again. It really brings it out.

rgsaunders · #19 07-21-2005, 12:27 AM

Don't see any place on boat to tie docking lines? Did you replace the whole deck? Since you raised the transome - required shaft length for motor? Hull solid or did you have to fix that anywhere (other than transome)? What brought you down to Orf - I am in Newport News?

flash14 · #20 07-21-2005, 11:07 AM

I did not replace the decks. The top cap was solid and the cockpit is solid as well. I installed a flush mount pop up cleat with rub strakes in the bow and I use the stern rings to clip a stern line on to. I saw no need for stern cleats. I do not keep the boat in the water so I did not put in cleats any where I did not need to.

I drove down there to buy my 23' from a guy back in October or November. We are down there a couple of times a year. We have friends that live in Smithsfield that we visit.