89 Seacraft 23CC Rebuild

[jrudd343]

Well I've started the rebuild and hoping to have it done by the summer. It going good so far only started a week and a half ago. Rebuild it going to include new hi density foam floor and enclosed transom with single 300, Hardtop, wiring, etc.

[josh_wellfleet]

www.classicseacraft.com my friend. although not a potter built, fon't fret, you will find plenty of diseased like minded individuals . Make sure those stringers get extended back to the transom and tabbed! if i were you, raise the floor a couple inches, consider a non plywood transom core, although plywood will last another 20. get a hermco glass bracket and enclose the transom. let the sickness begin.

[slickster]

What does adding a bracket and hanging a 300 way back there do to the waterline aft?....is that why you suggest raising the deck so the scuppers are above the waterline?....how about raising the transom and using a 30 inch shaft?....

[yachtaccess]

Originally Posted by slickster

What does adding a bracket and hanging a 300 way back there do to the waterline aft?....is that why you suggest raising the deck so the scuppers are above the waterline?....how about raising the transom and using a 30 inch shaft?....

The hermco bracket is designed for the 23 and has enough flotation to keep you self bailing.YOu can go with a 30 inch transom but the bracket is ideal imho It will also greatly increase your cockpit room as well. Josh wellfleet is giving the op some good advice, come see over at classicseacraft.com

[BloodstreamCrew]

Looks like a very committed project and you are off to a good start. I third the idea of the Hermco glass engine bracket, that will give you more floatation (foam filled) and more cockpit area for fishing.

-Good Luck

[kitebuz]

Let the games begin! Thanks for posting your project - always fun to see the blood & guts, then the fix. What did you do w/ those bad-boy 140's?

[jrudd343]

I sold them, as well as everything else besides the shell and console. I am putting a bracket on it and raising the livewell up into the transom. Its been raining for the past few days so work has stopped, maybe will clear up this weekend or by Monday.

[MOJO RIDER]

Wow Nice to see your fixing that 89 23 Seacraft I happen to be doing the same exact job on my 89 Seacraft i just took the tank out anof coarse the center console and rocket Launcher. I too will be closing the transom and adding a 45 live on the transom with tackle lockers aft good luck stay in touch.

[castalot]

nice boat come over to the "dark" side www.classicseacraft.com