Creating list of 27' Seacraft owners - need your help

[bmajvi]

Lordy Bess Snookerd, that's quite a beast! How big a resto are you planning? Have you given thought to what power to bolt on out back? Good luck & have fun!

[Snookerd]

Hey Bmajvi-Yea, this boat is the epitome of overbuilt. It needs lots of power...twin 165 I/Os came out of it. those were the original motahs. I am thinking 300 Zukes. Mercurys would be nice though! After talking to Freddie on his 27, at least I will be able to run on 1 300 up to 40mph if I have 1 300 out of commission. The gelcoat is in very good condition. Non-skid is shot, but the cores only look bad in the hatches so far. I will plan on:
1 a new transom and transom door
2 new 300's
3 new bracket
4 re-wire with new electronics
5 new tanks plus a fresh water tank
6 And then take it piece by piece after that

The goal is a hard top, enclosure, 2nd station, a/c for the cabin and enclosure, windlass, custom transom seating and in front of the console seating. The plan is for the 27 to be in Palm Beach County and the 23 to be in Manatee County- FL West Coast.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

Hey Bmajvi-Yea, this boat is the epitome of overbuilt. It needs lots of power...twin 165 I/Os those were the original motahs. I am thinking 300 Zukes. Mercurys would be nice though! After talking to Freddie on his 27, at least I will be able to run on 1 motah up to 40mph if I have 1 motah out of commission. The gelcoat is in very good condition. Non-skid is shot, but the cores only look bad in the hatches so far. I will plan on:
1 a new transom and transom door
2 new 300's
3 new bracket
4 re-wire with new electronics
5 new tanks plus a fresh water tank
6 And then take it piece by piece after that

The goal is a hard top, enclosure, 2nd station, a/c for the cabin and enclosure, windlass, custom transom seating and in front of the console seating. The plan is for the 27 to be in Palm Beach County and the 23 to be in Manatee County- FL West Coast.

Where are the old 165 I/Os?

[Snookerd]

Those were sold or given away prior to when I got to the boat

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

Those were sold or given away prior to when I got to the boat

I had a moment of weakness.

[DonV]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

I had a moment of weakness.

Actually in your "moment of weakness" you remembered the costs of the required 1/2" fuel line replacement and the cost of the new Biden gas prices to feed those V6s!!

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by DonV

Actually in your "moment of weakness" you remembered the costs of the required 1/2" fuel line replacement and the cost of the new Biden gas prices to feed those V6s!!

Ah, to watch fuel gauges move in real time.

[bmajvi]

Sounds like that'll keep you out of trouble for a while :-), and will be an awesome boat when you get her squared away - please keep us posted on your progress! Is that an aluminum bracket? Any chance a floatation tub could be welded on?

[Ed]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

Hey Bmajvi-Yea, this boat is the epitome of overbuilt. It needs lots of power...twin 235 2 strokes v-6s came off it. those were the original motahs. I am thinking 300 Zukes. Mercurys would be nice though! The bracket is original and intact, just not any extra flotation, which it needs!! After talking to Freddie on his 27, at least I will be able to run on 1 300 up to 40mph if I have 1 300 out of commission. The gelcoat is in very good condition. Non-skid is shot, but the cores only look bad in the hatches so far. I will plan on:
1 a new transom and transom door
2 new 300's
3 new bracket
4 re-wire with new electronics
5 new tanks plus a fresh water tank
6 And then take it piece by piece after that

The goal is a hard top, enclosure, 2nd station, a/c for the cabin and enclosure, windlass, custom transom seating and in front of the console seating. The plan is for the 27 to be in Palm Beach County and the 23 to be in Manatee County- FL West Coast.

Congratulations on your 27. Definitely go with an extra floatation bracket. I have the drawings from Armstrong if needed. Boat came standard with two 150 gallon tanks I believe. When I replace mine, I am thinking of leaving forward tank at 150 but cut down rear tank to 75, which will help lighten up the aft end a bit.

[NoBones]

Does anyone smell something burning ???
Just have this funny feeling..