New Member with New Boat

everybody · #1 05-23-2010, 06:25 AM

I bought this boat off this Forum Last week. And I'm so excited to own my First SeaCraft.

everybody · #2 05-23-2010, 06:40 AM

The first post work so Here's a few pics as it sits now. I want to document this build because I know what a priceless resource you all are. Reading other members post has given me the confidence to take this of when everyone around me thinks I'm nuts.
Here's where I'm at.

PO cut out the gunnels and recored the cap. I plan to beef up the sides as strick did on his 20. I was thinking of using RMAX from Home Depot. Bad Idea?

Also does this look to be original fuel cell. If so looks to be in good shape. I think I want to go bigger for those 60 mile runs to the ledge. Maybe will In Jacksonville can chime in here, for a local fuel cell builder.

First project is cutting down original console. I cut 10 " out of middle yesterday. I want room for the Ttop legs and room to walk around my boat. I don't think thats too much to ask for.

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Capt Chuck · #3 05-23-2010, 07:57 AM

Welcome to CSC St Aug!

Looks like you are well on your way. Lots of Top Notch refurb people on board to help you!

Keep us up with your boat porn

76Red18 · #4 05-23-2010, 08:38 AM

Welcome aboard!! Good idea on the console, the more room the better. Don't kid yourself though; you are nuts, we all are!! The end product is well worth it though

Grneyedloki · #5 05-25-2010, 10:09 PM

Do you already have a t-top? If not how wide is your center console after the thinning? I have a t-top that won fit the stock width seacraft console. Let me know if interested

everybody · #6 05-26-2010, 07:40 AM

The console is now 34 in at the flange and about 30 in where the standoffs for the t top wil be.
I don't have a top yet.

eggsuckindog · #7 05-27-2010, 05:15 PM

That was a good deal, I wanted to buy it and already have one LOL - they came with a 40 or 70 gal tank, I have a 40. For that run with a good tank already you might go a car wash and get a 30 plastic chemical tank, a new tank is pretty pricey, easy conversion.

wtenglish · #8 05-28-2010, 08:51 AM

St. Aug, I called Florida Marine Tanks which was on the label from my original fuel tank. Although they still have a 305 area code they are in North Carolina now. Shipping wasn't to expensive but I arranged pick up at the UPS hub to save $75 for residential delivery. Although your a good ways out you should probably go with a 3/8" fuel pick up instead of the 1/4" which was standard. I recently spent $60 to swap mine out when I found out what the manufacturer required for the engine I want to buy. Your console is looking good but will take a lot of work to get it back together so it will sit properly. I am happy with mine but since they aren't square they have a tendency to "rack" and you will not be able to tell until you sit it on a flat surface after it is put back together. However, I am glad that I decided to modify my original instead of buying a new one. Should be painting it within the next week!

Grneyedloki · #9 05-30-2010, 09:23 AM

I have a ttop I am looking to get rid of but I don't think it is wide enough for you. It is only 27 in wides from inside of the right poll to the inside of the left poll. And 17 from fron to back. But if you are taking 10 inchs out of the center console it should work. If interested pm me

everybody · #10 05-30-2010, 10:30 AM

The 27" measuement, is that between the standoffs? How wide at base?