Another 25 Seafari goes under the knife

[bigeasy1]

Absolutely spectacular from beginning to end.This is something that I'm sure you are extremely proud of.This thread was great in so many ways.
After spending three years rebuilding my 74 Tsunami,I swore I'd never wear a tyvek suit again.Now after being totally engrossed in your thread it makes me want to do another restoration.
If I wasn't such an old geezer,I'd give it another go.We should all get a shot at a redo of our lives.I would have started the SeaCraft madness at a much younger age.

As for your project,all I can say is, "Bravo"

[Blue_Heron]

Thanks, John. I've looked at your restoration work and it's nice to get positive feedback from someone who's been there, done that.

I'm not quite burned out on boat restoration. I've still got a Hewes Bonefisher I want to restore, and my 20SF will need a facelift before long. But I am ready to put down the tools for a while and go fishing.

Regardless, it looks like my next project will be a kitchen. My wife has been very patient and if a new kitchen is all she demands, I'm getting off cheap.
Dave

[Blue_Heron]

Quick update:

Engine cover complete and ready to go back in the boat:



Got a boat cover to protect that fancy windshield:





Still a little rigging left to do, but almost ready for fishing:



It's been so long since I've taken my outriggers fishing, me bungees had gone bad. Didn't take long to replace them. All the electronics, stereo, VHF, Fishfinder/GPS combo, are installed. Just need to mount the VHF antenna. The list grows shorter...
Dave

[Old'sCool]

Really like the windshield/frame!! Sweet!

[Blue_Heron]

Thanksfor the kind words, reelescape1. I like it pretty well, myself. I just hope it holds up to the elements.

So, I got the engine cover back in and and the VHF antenna installed, but forgot to take pics. The outdrive is back on and the swim platforn is mounted. The impressive fighting chair you see below is mounted on the engine cover.





And with the telescoping swim ladder deployed:



And with the underwater LEDs iluminated:



Thanks to FishMagnet for sharing his source for the LEDs. They were a good deal.

I haven't done anything else on the boat since Saturday. Tropical Storm Beryl dumped about 8" of much needed rain on us but the weather wasn't ideal for boating or travel.

We're heading for Islamorada on 6/11 to see if the Blue Heron Fishing Team can spill a little blood on the decks, so the weather provided a good opportunity to go through tackle and gear, respool reels, etc. to get ready.
Dave

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

Thanksfor the kind words, reelescape1. I like it pretty well, myself. I just hope it holds up to the elements.

So, I got the engine cover back in and and the VHF antenna installed, but forgot to take pics. The outdrive is back on and the swim platforn is mounted. The impressive fighting chair you see below is mounted on the engine cover.





And with the telescoping swim ladder deployed:



And with the underwater LEDs iluminated:



Thanks to FishMagnet for sharing his source for the LEDs. They were a good deal.

I haven't done anything else on the boat since Saturday. Tropical Storm Beryl dumped about 8" of much needed rain on us but the weather wasn't ideal for boating or travel.

We're heading for Islamorada on 6/11 to see if the Blue Heron Fishing Team can spill a little blood on the decks, so the weather provided a good opportunity to go through tackle and gear, respool reels, etc. to get ready.
Dave

One spoke at a time.

[adensity]

Wow nice work !!

[Ryan]

I think I saw you heaing north on overseas highway thursday. Boat looks great!

[Blue_Heron]

Thanks, adensity, and welcome to CSC.

Ryan,
We were 30 miles offshore on Thursday, so it wasn't me. We headed north on Saturday.

Dave

[SBD]

Been a while since I checked in...wow! She came out beautifully.