Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-14-2021, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 9
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I did just what you're thinking about doing. I...
I did just what you're thinking about doing. I had a 50 gallon tank built by RDS aluminum in Perry, FL exactly the same width and height as the old 70 gallon tank only shortened 23 or so inches and...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-04-2021, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 711
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-01-2021, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Hey FishStretcher. I appreciate all the feedback and questions/concerns. I think you can see it in some of the earlier pics and the one of the livewell looking aft. The box stringers that were cut...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-31-2021, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
So it's been a while since I've updated my build progress. Rain and cold weather has slowed things down considerably but in the last two weeks I've been able to get a few things checked off the list....
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Forum: Performance
12-29-2020, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 485
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-28-2020, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Fish box is painted and plumbed. Fuel tank is glued down with 5200 on 1/4" x 3" wide strips of PVC. Next up is to fiberglass a couple bulkheads/supports on top of the tank to hold it down and support...
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Forum: Performance
12-27-2020, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 485
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-27-2020, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 242
Views: 15,294
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-27-2020, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 97
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-11-2020, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-10-2020, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
So here are the pics of the swim platform and fishbox with the final coat of epoxy before paint. I also received a jewelry box from Gemlux with some of the pieces I need to finish. Man, they are...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-08-2020, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
It's been a while since I've been able to get much work done however yesterday I faired the fishbox and swim bracket. I will take pics if the coat of epoxy I painted on after ever sets up. It was...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-21-2020, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 355
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-10-2020, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
The fishbox is glassed in place. It's clear to me now that my stringers are not as symmetrical as I had hoped. They are level with each other but their widths are different. I doubt anyone will...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-09-2020, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Thank You! The anchor locker will drain to the bilge but I plan to build a smaller one for that separate from this bin farther forward. I want to use this larger one for trolling motor batteries in...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-08-2020, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
So I glassed the undersides of the fishbox and outsides of the bulkheads. I also cut down the length of the fix box to 45" because (1) it was probably larger then I needed and (2) I realized I might...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-07-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
So my gas tank mounts are glassed in place. I will be using 5200 to glue 1/4" X 2" PVC strips to the the bottom of tank and the gluing that to the tank mounts. Once that is setup I will be fiber...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-05-2020, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 183
Views: 19,799
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-03-2020, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,304
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-02-2020, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,304
Side vs Rear Scuppers
I am Liking the idea of the side scuppers but I have a few questions/concerns about how they are set up. Are you still using the the original deck drains with a 90 degree elbow out to the side? I...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-01-2020, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
My stringers are complete and now I can begin to mount the fuel tank and build the forward fishbox.
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-29-2020, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Thank you Strick and Don! I really appreciate the feed back. Also, I was surprised and a little excited to see that RDS put my name on the fuel tank tag. Thank you for noticing. This is my first...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-29-2020, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
I popped my first mold today. I say pop but really it was soak and pry and peel. Luckily it turned out well because that mold/plug is ruined. I tried spraying PVA but for the life of me I couldn't...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-27-2020, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
So I picked up my new custom fuel tank today. It was built by RDS Aluminum out of Perry, FL. It measures 70"Lx22"Wx8"H and has a 50 gallon capacity. the original tank was 93"Lx22"Wx8"H and had a...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-20-2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,239
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
I've been bouncing around working on different things here and there as I have time. I have also been putting off finishing the outboard bracket because I couldn't decide on the style of drain plug I...
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