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I've looked over that guys thread a few times now. That boat is exactly like the one I had as a kid. I actually prefer the layout in the one I have now to that one though. While I'm sure the box seating in the stern adds a bunch of strength, it eats up a ton of room and adds weight. I think...

That's in the motor well. My first thought was livewell overflow, but looks like there's an identical one on the opposite side (thanks Google Images). My newest theory is that it should be connected to a drain for the cupholder next to the livewell.

Pulled the blocks off of the transom last night. It's solid as a rock and very light weight. I'm pleased with the outcome at this point. Just placed an order with Merton's for some supplies that I need to get it installed in the boat. 3/4 oz. mat, wood flour, mixing cups, etc. That stuff...

I have serious doubts about the cause of the sinking being pop-out deckplates that just came loose. Even with bad o-rings they are, in my experience, relatively secure. My guess is thru hull, genny or washdown plumbing let loose, the bilge flooded and the air pocket created built pressure and...

Got the transom core pieces glued up over the weekend. On Saturday I gut both pieces from a half sheet of 5/8" ply. The sheet wasn't quite wide enought to get the full width so I had to take some of the scraps and add a small piece to one corner of each. You can see the seams in the pics...

Oh...one more thing. I've nicknamed this project "P.O.S." It's stands for "Pretty Old Skiff"...I swear. :lol:

You guys are going to think I'm crazy for doing this, but I've bought another project. :bang Since my kids are always asking if they can help me when I'm working on my Mako or Grady projects...and I don't let them because I'm super particular about how things are done...I picked up this...

Re: 1986 Seafarer 227 Not-A-Project: 4/21/14 Update Started prepping the stringers for their extensions last night. I measured back 6" and 12" from where they met the aft fuel tank compartment bulkhead and marked two vertical lines. Along the 6" line, I cut completely through them to the...

Figure out a way to lift the cover vertically. Line the opening with a continuous strip of Play Doh. Cover that with wax paper. Set the cover down, lift off, find where all the Play Doh squished out.

Give a call to your insurance company first and see if they will write you a policy given both boats have power that exceeds the manufacturer's recommendations. I've been down the overpowered road before. Wasn't a problem at all until I tried to sell...

Pull the tanks. I bet that bulkhead is worse than you think.

Just put a big cooler with cushion back there.

This may be a dumb question, but why are you concerned with keeping your batteries topped off during the winter? I take mine out, store them in the basement and top them off with distilled water and a slow charge in the spring.

Re: 1986 Seafarer 227 Not-A-Project: 4/21/14 Update That would be a miracle!!!!

Re: 1986 Seafarer 227 Not-A-Project: 8/6/13 Update As you have probably noticed, I've had the boat casually for sale for the last 6 months or so. Just didn't have time for the project so I decided to unload it rather than have it just sit in the driveway. Got a bunch of lowball offers, one OK...

I had to trim about a 1/4" from the lip that the cover sits on to make clearance for the tank to come out. There was no room to tilt it so I just ran a heavy rope between the fill port and one of the pickups (I think) and left enough slack to shimmy under it in a squat position while straddling...

I use the heavy duty UV resistant gray/black tarps as well. They work great if you support and tie them down properly. If you really think about it, it's not a bad idea to have an big unused tarp lying around when the spring and summer thunderstorms come calling anyway (if you have trees...

Rowmark Ultra-matte UV stable engraving stock. I've used it multiple times in the past with excellent results. They may even have something that simulates wood grain. I didn't want that look, so I didn't check into it.

Curious to hear how this works out for you. I think you are going to have problems with the glass separating from the foam. I may try something like this in a non-structural area like insulating the forward tank compartment in my 227, but for a deck panel, I will always use a structural foam...

I wouldn't do anything other than rough it up and coat it with epoxy. Judging from that big crack in it, no repair is going to last. The only real way to fix it is to pull the platform, remove that piece of wood and glass in a new one.