1972 SeaCraft 20sf (re) build.

[Caymanboy]

The smaller one on the top is for trailer loading or short tows.
The larger SS welded bracket underneath is for ocean towing. (It is through bolted with backing plates on the inside.)

[drtyTshrt]

Do you have two primer bulbs? One at the filter and one for the motor?

[Caymanboy]

Originally Posted by drtyTshrt

Do you have two primer bulbs? One at the filter and one for the motor?

There is only one primer bulb, I choose to mount them on the tank side of the filter.


Launched the boat over the week end, went for the initial sea trial and engine break in.
Exceeded all expectations but will take some getting used too, it is bigger than my old 20.
Stereo kicks a--- and it's not even dialed in yet.
Engine is quiet (too quiet for an old analog guy like me?), hmmm, we shall see.
Got the boat on plane, (don't tell the Yamaha Dealer, :-), just had too, she will ride differently than the old boat.
Pretty happy with everything, I have lots of "Tightening up" to do, final touches, but I feel a Bahamas trip coming on, sandflats, fresh conch and LLL/TM II pics. :-).

[drtyTshrt]

I am new to the SeaCraft and do not even own a classic but your work has given me the bug. CR and this latest build are two of the most exceptional boats I have seen. Beautiful work.

[flyingfrizzle]

All I can say is wow! Good looking water line. Love the windshield. Is it custom? I like the way it comes all the way down to the bottom of the second flat of the console. Cant wait to hear the stats on that new 200 4 cyl. Neat little light on the motor hood too.

[Snookerd]

The Abacos are calling........great job once again! Your innovation may be getting our forgotten brand too much attention for low prices in the resale market ! One question- weight. Most of us realize that CG at rest due to Don's bracket (it's a Hermco, right?)is great, but........what is your low end planing speed? Tabs are a must and are you satisfied with the planing CG since that's when that great buoyancy of the bracket tub disappears?

[ct9amr]

That has got to be one of the fastest rebuilds I have seen.
The boat looks great and I love the color.

[Caymanboy]

Lets see If I can address the questions:
Windshield is custom, everything is custom.
Not going to be able to do Abaco's, Cat Cay is calling though.
Wasn't able to play with planing and speed's, just had her on top for a second, but she did take longer than the other boat to get up.
I had the hull done for awhile, then when I sold C/R I jumped all over it, plus the project was a little more advanced than the pictures showed, now everything is even.
Yea, I'm happy with the color, it's different. :-)

[Capt Chuck]

Cat Cay is calling though

OP

Are your friends LLL/TM II responsible for the braziers hanging under the chickee @ Fernandez Bay Village

[Caymanboy]

Hmmmm, I don't think so. Is that Cat Cay or Cat Island? Haven't heard of that on CC. They have Bu's Bar, don't think the local Membership would appreciate the braziers, at least the wives wouldn't. :-)