New to the SeaCraft world

[bassriverdoormatt]

Hi all! I just purchased my first Seacraft, a 1976 Seafari 20' with a 1987 Suzuki 140. The motor currently does not run due to a carb issue. The previous owner thinks the carbs need rebuilding. The fuel tank was replaced 2 years ago but the cover needs new plywood. The boat needs some work but for the price I got it for, it is more than worth it. Here is a list of things it needs:

-Batteries
-Side bolsters
-new glovebox cover
-new compass
-throttle mounting plate; currently layers of plywood
-Side plexiglass
-new position light
-window seals
-gelcoat/fiberglass work
-trailer work
-removal of about 12 layers of bottom paint
-clean up wiring
-new seats
-cushions for cabin
-fill random holes from old hardware

I'll be soliciting advice as I work on getting her back into shape.

Here are a few pictures showing its current condition:

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[Bikecop1]

Welcome aboard. Nice Seafari. Looking forward to your work. I recently picked one up too.

[cdavisdb]

You are going to be busy! Enjoy the journey. If you have never had one of these, believe me, once you get to use it, the boat will be far beyond your expectations. I've had two, a twenty and a twenty-five. Fabulous boats, both.

Good luck with it!

[JUST JOHN]

Looking forward to updates! Very much like the condition and specs of my Seafari. I had to do my floor hatch also, and that dash wiring could be a pic of my boat. Actually, I think mines even busier and messier . That teak will come back very nicely! -One of the more rewarding, major-visual-impact projects in my opinion. Unfortunately, I think I have you beat on layers of bottom paint though I gotta have at least double that!

[lelandtampa]

i always try to decipher screen names. this guy either fishes near the bass river and catches big flounder or his name is Matt and he owns Bass River Doors inc. nice boat!

[captainDH]

yeah, behind the screen names are hilarious....
my wife and friends call me captain dickhead on the boat, because, well you know, someone has to be in charge and bark orders! and that's what i do best! nice safari by the way, and welcome!!

[SailorChlud]

Way to go. It is good to see another Seafari saved from the wrecking ball. I like the little shelves inside the cuddy cabin, as my 1972 model does not have those, and it is so handy to store small items on that shelf.

[NoBones]

Originally Posted by captainDH

yeah, behind the screen names are hilarious....
my wife and friends call me captain dickhead on the boat, because, well you know, someone has to be in charge and bark orders! and that's what i do best! nice safari by the way, and welcome!!

Yeah, I know the feeling.... Capt Chuck calls me NoBoner..

Good thing we are all friends here !

[bassriverdoormatt]

Hi all! I used to fish Bass River a lot and did my fair share of fluking, hence the name. I plan on getting her on the water and in basic seaworthy condition then gradually work on it as time allows. I'm excited to step into the Seacraft world! I looked at one last year but needed too much fiberglass work and had too many questions. This was too good to pass up! I imagine I'll be pretty active asking questions getting her back into tip-top shape.

-Matt

[bassriverdoormatt]

Hey all,

I did some work on the gas tank hatch last year and made it somewhat useable. It was my first time working with fiberglass and epoxy but I think it came out halfway decent. I ordered a new Blue Seas switch panel and fuse block as well as new wiring to clean up the business side of the electrics. I pulled off the aluminum trim around the engine and found a pretty significant amount of rot on the starboard side. I will be doing a transom replacement at some point soon. I'm currently debating on Seacast vs Coosa for a replacement. And with that, I'll be replacing the engine, funding and wife approval permitting. The cuddy interior will be replaced with a headliner carpet from Defender. I'll be refinishing the teak along the gunwales with Epifanes varnish. Anything else I should be looking for?