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04-11-2006, 12:24 AM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
It's almost done...waiting on the upholstery. Can't wait to go for a ride![image]
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#12
04-11-2006, 08:19 AM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
Very Very Nice looking SeaCraft. Great Job! I like how the piping on the bow rail matches your hard top. How about some V berth pics
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#13
04-11-2006, 09:53 AM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
Forget the cushions go out for a ride. The smile on your face will cushion most of the ride anyway.
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04-11-2006, 12:23 PM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
Obviously a lot of thought went into your design. Looks great and high quality work. Question (actually three) - what is your hardtop cored with and do you know (roughly) the weight of the glass top alone? Last, are your electronics boxes molded-in as part of the bottom skin or separate units attached otherwise? Sorry for the multiple questions but I have a personal bias to the 23 Sceptre/Tsunami's. Thanks, Chris
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#15
04-11-2006, 07:38 PM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
Its not just the cusions...they have both the seats! The top is foam core glass (to save weight) and the boxes are molded into the underskin. The top probably weighs about 75 lbs and the frame maybe that much again. So I hope it won't change the ride. I will post a pic of the cabin when I can. It is all original as far as I know. The boat had twins but was converted to a single VP 260 in 1988.
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#16
04-12-2006, 10:23 AM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
I love the top. It looks great. How much weight do you think the foam core glass could support? I have a 73 Tsunami that I'm hoping to put a top on next off season and am gathering ideas. Can you share any other photos of your boat? It looks great and I need some direction for what to do with my cockpit helm and cabin too.
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#17
04-12-2006, 07:48 PM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
Jon,
Sorry, just noticed your question about the wiper set-up from 03/22/06. That was a factory SeaCraft install. Pretty useless except as a handwarmer on cold days. 99% of the time I am standing at the helm while underway and looking over the top of the windshield. That is why I installed the polycarbonate (i.e. EZ2CY) stuff for the front 3 panels of my enclosure.
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#18
04-12-2006, 11:02 PM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
In reply to your question, foam cored fiberglass is pretty strong. I know lots of boats have been built with foam cores in various areas. We walked on top of it and it does'nt flex or anything. The guy we had do the top also does wood core but it is twice as heavy and we won't be putting anything like a tower on it. The outriggers have plates welded in that they mount to. If you want a picture of any specific part of the boat let me know. I will take some of the cabin this weekend. Thanks to Chris for the reply about the wiper. I kinda thought that might be the case. I sure hope those seats are done soon...
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04-13-2006, 04:12 PM
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Re: 78 SC Hardtop Project
Hi Jon,
I am shopping for a top for my 1984 Scepter. The top on your boat is very sharp, great lines. What did it cost you?
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