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I did a couple things to balance out the load. The prior owner had 100# of sand in the cabin. I didn't want to do that. So: - I moved my main fuel tank forward. I didn't have an aux tank and that was an empty compartment. I cut out the bulkhead and moved the fuel tank forward. - I moved...

I am happy to share. She's a 1984, so there is evidence of her age....small things that I continue to work on with a little gelcoat here and there. From a confidence perspective, I have more confidence in what I have than buying anything used that is older than 5 years. I know exactly what I...

Hey Russ. I have a track system on each port and starboard gunnel I have adjustable rod holders on them. They are amazing quality, and very adjustable. I purchased from here: https://muddycreektackle.com There is a bundle of "releases" hanging on the starboard side (left side of picture)...

I can tell you I purchased mine for $2800. I put ~$42,000 USD into it (trailer, new Verado and rigging, steering, rewiring, new fuel tank, new lines, new thru hulls and hoses, new electronics, bolsters, transom, rod holders, down riggers, etc.) Just to provide a frame of reference. I've never...

Have you contacted any places? I contacted Armstrong and Custom Marine Welding. Got prices on both. Worked on the design for more flotation and Custom Marine was easier to work with and a little less $. Very pleased with the results. Nothing I'd change with what I did and what I received...

Love the seafarer! Watch for wet transoms. I have a 1984 model. Tackles Lake Erie craziness very well. Very solid boat and seaworthy. Can take more than my passengers can. The seafarer has a lot of room for fishing in the cockpit. When parked near boats the same size and larger, it's...

If you go on the Armstrong site there's a form that shows you. It's the same for any bracket manufacturer. I purchased from a different supplier. https://www.armstrongnautical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Bracket-Info-Form.pdf

Hmmm....well...could always replace bracket too. :) Good luck. I'd love to see what a 400 would do on one.

Dance floor. It's "yuge" LOL! Seriously....I love the amount of space in this boat.

Top of my tank looked good. Pulled and it was a time bomb. This spots. I'd prefer to deal with it on my terms. Tank was full. LOL! So, I had a bit to drain out.

It's a tough decision for sure. I troll on Lake Erie for walleye and trout. I hung a 300 Mercury Verado on a bracket on the back of my Seafarer and love it. I troll with it down to 1.6 mph. It does a really nice job. On flat water she'll run ~50 mph with half fuel, hard top, 4 guys and all...

If she'll take 400 hp...why not put a Mercury 400 on it? I bet it would push it very well! I love my 300 Verado I6 with DTS and Vesselview. Without a doubt the quietest and smoothed outboard I've ever experienced. Supercharger punch is wicked...

Ahhh...ok. So, is the issue of wet transoms one that is significant? I would venture a guess that there are a lot of boats out there with wet transoms...just puttering along with no apparent issues. The previous owner of my boat had no idea the transom was wet and rotting. And, without a...

I redid the transom in my Seafarer. Are you planning to do yourself or hire out? My father and I cut out the old transom and installed a new one and made the cutout transom into a full height. I also added a bracket. I had a couple thousand in supplies (coosa board, epoxy - west system, 1708...

I removed mine and used as a template. Purchased marine plywood. Cut out. Mixed and thinned some epoxy and coated the bottom third and edges. Then, I installed laminate. Turned out great. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKY3HuZDoWwR_iSbBmZmWEkSuhFlgBwjb

You can purchase a stock one from Patriot Marine Fabrication in New Jersey. High quality. Great price. Aluminum. I looked as well for poly and ended up going with replacement Aluminum. I got 34 years out of the original tank. It had sat in water. I used 5200 and applied wear pads to the...

Thanks everyone. Lots of good advice. We're definitely not interested in getting stuck in rough weather. Having grown up on Lake Erie, we appreciate short wave period, stacked waves that can happen quickly and how to handle it. Picking days and having good contacts and gear is critical. I...

In the summer of 2020, I intend to trailer my boat (22' seafarer) to Murrell's Inlet, SC and go offshore. I've been out of that inlet many times over the past 30 years on other boats. I am curious what suggestions folks may have for safety equipment. I expect we'll stick with 35 miles or less...

I am surprised it wasn't a grand! It seems to me everything related to boat has to start with $1000 and go up from there!! :) I mean...we should market "marine" light bulbs for $100 each. You know...because they can be used on a boat.

I ordered a second set from here: https://www.boattrailerparts.com/Boat-Trailer-Square-Aluminum-Guide-on-Pole-Upright-1-12-in-Square_p_631.html