20' Seafari: The Resurrection

[uncleboo]

"There is nothing...absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
River Rat

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Originally Posted by uncleboo

"There is nothing...absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
River Rat

No truer words were ever spoken!

[bigeasy1]

Tony,check your email.I sent you some pics of the window weatherstripping that I have left over.About 20 feet of it.
If you didn't get the email let me know and I'll re-send it.Having a few issues with my computer,and getting signed off before I finish my words.

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A little more progress on the Seafari, and a perfect day for boat work.

Installed the window gaskets I received from Big Easy (Thank you again
John!) The old gaskets were a bitch to remove, and I worried about
breaking the glass several times. Some industrious creature had
packed straw behind the old gaskets, and it took quite a bit of time and
blasts from the air compressor to get all the plant fibers out of the frames.

Finished the trailer, scrubbed the decks, installed my newly varnished
wood, a helm chair, decals, the compass, etc etc.

The port bulkhead is nearing completion, and then it'll be time to dive
into getting the cabin sorted out.

Still no motor. I'm being picky and waiting for the right deal.
Have looked at some real junk in the last few weeks, but I'm
sure the right engine is on the horizon.

This is a great boat, and I look forward to getting it in the water
in the not too distant future.

[bigeasy1]

Wow!!! that was quick work,I think I want it back now.Daaam,the trailer came out beautiful,and It looks like you just painted the boat.
Did you accomplish all that just by buffing it out?
Keep up the good work it looks great.

[DonV]

I really like the California type "Moon" wheel covers. Must be old age.......

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Originally Posted by bigeasy1

Wow!!! that was quick work,I think I want it back now.Daaam,the trailer came out beautiful,and It looks like you just painted the boat.
Did you accomplish all that just by buffing it out?
Keep up the good work it looks great.

Thank you, John!
Yes, a few hours of wet sanding, polishing and wax and she's shiny
again. Thank you for the kind words!

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Originally Posted by DonV

I really like the California type "Moon" wheel covers. Must be old age.......

Thank you! I think they look pretty cool with my antique boat.
And now I'm ready to attempt a land speed record at Bonneville...

[jtharmo]

I think the Moons looked Cali-cool too. But then I envisioned salt water sitting inside those assuming you need to dunk the trailer. Is there any space for drainage along the rim?

And by the way it absolutely looks great. I can't wait to see it with power. What did you do for the deck? Did you wet sand around the non-skid? It looks just as shiny as the hull. You have inspired me to get my Seafari out of storage early next year and earmark 2-3 weeks of beautification. It's hard up here when you know the boat works as-is and the season is so short.

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Originally Posted by SSPBill

I think the Moons looked Cali-cool too. But then I envisioned salt water sitting inside those assuming you need to dunk the trailer. Is there any space for drainage along the rim?

And by the way it absolutely looks great. I can't wait to see it with power. What did you do for the deck? Did you wet sand around the non-skid? It looks just as shiny as the hull. You have inspired me to get my Seafari out of storage early next year and earmark 2-3 weeks of beautification. It's hard up here when you know the boat works as-is and the season is so short.

Yes, the moons will drain well, and the whole assembly is stainless, so
I don't expect corrosion problems, but I will keep a close eye on them.
I wet sanded around the non-skid, and then sprayed Meguire's Instant
Detailer on the rest of the deck to shine things up.
Sorry about your short boating season there! I understand why you'd
want to spend time on the water rather than in the driveway...