1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration - Page 3

lonesurfer87 · #21 01-31-2010, 06:51 PM

My dad has been working away on this helm pod for me. He went with alot of curve on the front to make it more custom but alot more work involved. Here it is needs a little more sanding on the edges then the finish work of epoxy and varnish coating. These pods really do set the boat apart from the rest which I was going for. If only I could get him to do a teak toe rail for me. Maybe next year! This helm pod was made right here in South Jersey too not on Harkers Island.

wtenglish · #22 01-31-2010, 07:01 PM

That's some nice craftmanship. Will it wrap the top of your center console? I'm planning something similar with my restoration to go for a unique look as well.

workinpr0gress · #23 01-31-2010, 07:16 PM

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My dad has been working away on this helm pod for me. He went with alot of curve on the front to make it more custom but alot more work involved. Here it is needs a little more sanding on the edges then the finish work of epoxy and varnish coating. These pods really do set the boat apart from the rest which I was going for. If only I could get him to do a teak toe rail for me. Maybe next year! This helm pod was made right here in South Jersey too not on Harkers Island.

He did a great job! It's a nice touch. Gonna leave it natural or put finish on it?

lonesurfer87 · #24 01-31-2010, 08:51 PM

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That's some nice craftmanship. Will it wrap the top of your center console? I'm planning something similar with my restoration to go for a unique look as well.

Yea we used an adjustable angle indicator to find the right angle and then cut the teak to the right angle so its all flush to the console.

lonesurfer87 · #25 01-31-2010, 08:54 PM

[/QUOTE] He did a great job! It's a nice touch. Gonna leave it natural or put finish on it?

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Gona put finish on it couple coats of epoxy then varnish I suppose. I like the shiny look on helm pods. Teak covering board are another thing I like them natural.

NoBones · #26 01-31-2010, 11:29 PM

If I were you I would get that beautiful piece
of work outa the kitchen QUICK!!

The next thing you know the little women
will be cuttin' up carrots and celery on the
that nice custom made cutting board....

See ya, Ken

lonesurfer87 · #27 02-15-2010, 08:13 PM

I am slowly getting everything installed on the boat as its pretty much all custom and a pain as every hole has to be carefully cut where cleats, nav, lights, etc... go. The rubrail came out pretty good and is the best rubrail for this boat I believe. It really brought everything together. I have a leaning post on the way.

helm pod with 3 coats of epoxy on it so far.

Pop up navigation light and pull up cleat for a very clean flush finish.

Enjoy I can't wait to dip her in hopin to drop her in at the end of March.

uncleboo · #28 02-16-2010, 10:08 AM

That teak looks amazing with a finish on it! Love that slick hardware on the bow. You're doing a great job!

lonesurfer87 · #29 02-23-2010, 09:27 PM

Helm pod installed it took alot of work to get the seastar helm at the perfect height so you yo don't see the helm and just the shaft sticks through. The helm pod is going to be full removably for sanding and varnishing when needed. Now I just have to wire it up figure out the suzuki wiring and throttle cable install and it'll be ready. I am going to figure out something nicer for the elctronics inlay. I will probably make a starboard box that mounts in with teak trim around it. I also have to make a door for the bottom of the console. Also probably out of starboard not sure on that just gona make it as it goes and see what looks good.

SeaPlusPlus · #30 02-23-2010, 09:42 PM

Lookin great man, watching this thread eagerly for updates. Your boat is turning out beautiful.