The Cape Cod Crusader

[FishStretcher]

Thanks!

The lower unit is an '07 reman. It looks like it has GenII Bravo 3 zincs- like on the propshaft-, but I am not sure. Either way, it will be a trailer queen for year one, and I got all this for the used, sold in winter in New England price. I could never afford this stuff new, so I think it is a decent deal. But I will keep an eye on it, and help is appreciated.

Pics are forthcoming. I got a precious few snaps just before I got the tarp on it and the next storm blew in. I have a 20 lb chunk of ice on my trash can lid (it is out for collection right now) so it won't blow away in the 40 MPH, 10 degree gusts.

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

Fish - congrats on finding that rare gem! Should be a nice rig with modern engine and new outdrive! I've seen both Connor's and Blue Heron's boats - they know that model well, have put them to good use, and can give you some great advice! I love that layout and hull design. It appears to be one of the most sea-kindly of all SeaCrafts and should allow you to fish in some really nasty stuff!

The early Bravo 3's had a bad rep for corrosion/electrolysis problems and poor customer support from Merc, but I'll bet Pelican knows what the fixes are! Denny

[FishStretcher]

The few pictures my dad took as he helped me tarp it up as the storm rolled in. Pretty amazing how mobile he is after two artificial knees. The boat is a mess as we were scrambling to beat a storm and nightfall. I bought a small step ladder yesterday just for getting in the boat and reaching the radar arch.

[McGillicuddy]

That looks amazing. Super score. Stay warm through the storm.
Cheers,
McG

[Blue_Heron]

I recognize that boat. Back when I first got my 25, I was saving pictures of 25 Seafaris from all over the net. I have pics of your boat from before the repower. I'll post them when I have some time. Does it still have the name on the transom, "Oui Fish"?
Dave

[shana]

good luck great u found a nice one george

[Blue_Heron]

Two things have occurred to me since I last posted to this thread.

1) FishStretcher, this is your boat. Even though the pictures I have were taken before it was yours, I'll respect your privacy and won't post them without your permission. Let me know by PM if it's ok to post or if you'd rather I just send them to you.

2) It looks like the exhaust riser elbows are only about 6" above the deck. Mercruiser has a recommended minimum height above the fully loaded static waterline to the top of the riser elbow. I believe it's 12", but I'd have to look it up again to be sure. I don't think 6" above the deck is going to get you there. I have 4" riser extensions on mine. Looks like you've got plenty of room under the engine cover if you need to add them too, and riser extensions would be cheap insurance against water ingestion.

Dave

[cdavisdb]

Ditto on the risers.

[FishStretcher]

I will need education on this one. If there is a good website for how this works, or you want to type it out, I would really appreciate it.
The Seloc manual covers every configuration in the book, and a 5.7 with fresh water cooling and partly (?) cooled exhaust is something I know nothing about. But it looks like I need another riser and a harder bend for the exhaust, you say? There sure looks like there is room I was wondering why the engine cover was so tall. I have to do some other engine things, so the more I know, the better. I have a 1 ton chainfall, so I can move the engine if I have to. And a mobile cherry picker good fro 500lb at that reach.

I already warmed up the credit card late last night, so now I need to see what my unintentional expenses are.

[FishStretcher]

Ouch. Riser kirs for a dry joint exhaust are $450?!? They should be titanium for that price.

[cdavisdb]

For mine, volvo makes hugely expensive, one piece hi risers, but you can buy extenders for the existing risers, after market and much less expensive.