New to the site/background on myself

Dan · #1 03-31-2002, 12:37 AM

Let me start out by saying that I am a Seacraft nut!! I just learned about this site thru Mr. Miles Offshore and think it is fantastic. I've wanted a Seacraft ever since I saw my first one in 1978. I was 6 yrs old and it was love at first sight. My dad bought a 1987 cc back in '91. The boat was a bank repo that had been badly neglected. My dad and I spent the whole summer when I was home from college restoring her. We completely stripped her down, replaced every nut, bolt, and wire; then buffed the hull out to a new like shine. It turned out awesome!! To make a long story much shorter, my dad sold the boat a year later while I was away at school. It about ripped us apart. Today a man up the river from me owns the boat. I drive past it everyday to and from work and it about kills me to look at it. Anyway.... I swore that when I got a good job I was going to buy my own. So 3 years ago I bought a 1988 cc that was in excellent condition(except for the motor) and ready to fish. I don't know if you would consider it a classic being an '88 but a Seacraft is a Seacraft in my opinion. You can go wrong w/ any of them. I have since added a 2000 225hp ficht Evinrude and new curtains. She is the best ride on the water and turns heads everywhere I go. As soon as I get a digital camera I will post some pics. I look forward to giving and receiving advice/stories from other members in days to come as well as seeing everyones ride.

Dan

Capt Skip · #2 03-31-2002, 08:52 AM

I agree any Seacraft is a classic. I thought Virginia Beach was a hot bed of Seacrafts now I know it is. How many more friends does Miles have anyway?

I can sympothis, I drove past my Seacraft for 12 years thinking how nice it would be have here. Then fate got her to me, I guess its was destiny?

Looking forward to the pictures.

capesams · #3 03-31-2002, 09:45 AM

WELCOME ABOARD.

I to am new kinda. I think SEACRAFT'S
are like potato chips you can't have just one.

steve

Miles Offshore · #4 03-31-2002, 11:51 AM

Dan, welcome up buddy!!! Skip, lots more is the answer, most are still not in the "internet age" yet though-(their Loss). By the way Dan- I understand that the post Potter hulls were built just as well or better than the Potters but the fittings/hardware used were of poor quality, so if you redid it all , then you for sure have a quality-fantastic ride. Looking forward to seeing pix. Have you told Gary about this site???? (Another Inboard Skip!) Squeeze it easy, Craig

Dan · #5 03-31-2002, 03:53 PM

Craig, I haven't seen Gary since I loaned him my front rod racks last week. I usually see him walking Buck in the evenings when I get home from work. I'll be sure to inform of this site though. You are right about those fittings. All of the fittings are brass except for the 2 in the splash well. I don't think they were sealed at all! I discovered this when I drilled some holes to mount a speed/temp sensor and water drained out as if I opened a faucet. That made me real nervous so I (200 lbs) hopped on my motor to try to make the transom flex but couldn't. A friend of mine on the Eastern Shore that used to build boats said that the glass alone in that transom is enough to support the motor. So I took his advice as well as the advice and products from the Rot Doctor. I pulled the fittings and picked out what damaged wood I could. I then drilled several small holes in the bottom of the transom to let the water drain for a few months, frequently applying suction. Once it seemed dry, I injected some penetrating epoxy, sealed all holes w/ marine tex and reinstalled the fittings, sealing them w/ 4200. Problem solved....I hope.

Dan [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ March 31, 2002, 04:03 PM: Message edited by: CroakerLips ]

Miles Offshore · #6 04-01-2002, 09:03 PM

Sounds to me like your right on track Dan.Good luck, the flatties are a waiting!!!!Craig