My $600.00 20' Seafari

[Capt Terry]

Originally Posted by bushwacker

john, that's a very valid concern, as i think the low transom sinks more outboard boats than any other single cause! I felt the same way on my first return from the bahamas during one stretch of ne winds with big following/breaking seas that i couldn't see over when standing at the helm! That's why i now have a bracket! Potter evidently had similar thoughts, because after the v-6 motors came out in the late 70's, he designed an add-on raised splashwell tub that was an option for the 20! (see pics below) capt. Terry has a very nice teak-trimmed version on his '76 seafari that he bought new.

A little over 3 years ago, forum members pianewman and jerry1 conspired to get don herman to pop a mold off an original tub that jerry provided! Suggest you send a pm to hermco to see if don still has that mold and can make one for you! Denny

As Bushwacker mentioned here is the splashwell I purchased from Potter (Seamark) awhile after I bought my Seafari in 1976. I added the teak to it to support a Coleman grill when at anchor and it also serves as temporary seat. The cutout in the teak needs to provide enough clearance for the outboard tilted up and a bit more in case the engine bounces on a road pothole.
Capt Terry