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Re: Finally on Lake Erie. Pictures Included Walleye fishing (and catching) off Erie, PA is on fire. Not sure if you had a chance to drop a line, but catching 30 walleye in 3-4 hours has been routine. Hope your trip goes well!

At 550 RPM I am at 1.7-2.2 mph. If it's windy, I tie a couple buckets over the side. But, I haven't done that the last couple times and boated our limit of walleye in 3-4 hrs (24+ fish). It's super smooth. I need to tweak the propping a bit I think b/c my top end rpm is a little low. Here's...

OK Folks. The science experiment is complete. 300 hp Supercharged Verado on the 1984 seafarer. Sea trial on Lake Erie. Hard top, full fuel, 5 people, gear.....27 mph cruise and 48 mph top end. variable winds...light and less than 1 foot chop. Thing runs amazingly well. I noticed the motor...

Thanks! I have a Custom Marine Welding Aluminum floatation bracket that I installed prior to having the motor installed. I designed the bracket for more than normal floatation. As this is a bit of an experiment, I hope to learn something and also share it with others. I hope to hit a 28-30...

Thanks. I will definitely be uploading some video to YouTube. While I am not 100% complete with the restoration of the boat, I think mission critical items will be completed by this weekend. Hope to perform a sea trial!!!

Been working to make progress and just got the boat back from the motor installation. What do you think? Can't wait to take it out and sea trial it! Verado 300

I purchased a paneltronics DC electric panel for my restoration. I don't want to run a million wires back to the batteries/switches. So, I ran power forward to my cabin and mounted my paneltronics in it. I ordered from Go2 Marine: SKU 100309 DC 18 position. Model 3204. I ordered a new...

Keep up the good work. I've made a couple videos of my progress. Will be making one soon when I get it back from having the 300 Verado rigged onto it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATvLu ... RX0gH9FiMQ Nice to see others taking an older model and breathing new life into them.

Repowering my 22' seafarer with a Mercury Verado 300 (2.6 Supercharged). One of the last one of this era of engine and hope it's a good one. Ordered in Feb and it just arrived. Interested to see my mileage and cruise. With a 24, it seems you are doing pretty well. Lots of good things about...

I'll happy if I get 3 mpg and a 30 mph cruise. I am really not as concerned about breaking 50mph...but it seems this will be a unique combination. I look forward to the results and sharing them. Having 300 hp was really to provide peace of mind if I need the hp in a bad Lake Erie blow. Mine...

You can checkout my seafarer restoration videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATvLu ... RX0gH9FiMQ I replaced fuel tank and moved forward. I also installed an oversize flotation bracket. I am having a 300hp Verado installed. Almost done! I have to paint the deck, install rod...

I am working through a labor of love for my seafarer. It will be great when done. I'll have $35K or so in it (transom, all new wiring, batteries, electronics, rod holders, paint, fuel tank, new trailer, new Verado, controls, seats, etc.) plus sweat equity. But, I'll know it's solid and it...

That looks awesome. Some day, I may do that with my new to me 1983 seafarer. I really like what you did. I am restoring mine, so painting hull isn't mission critical this year...but perhaps in a year or two! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATvLu ... RX0gH9FiMQ

I installed a new tank and put it in the forward location. The rear location, I turned into storage. We used the existing hatch...cut it in half, used coosa board and 1708 mat fabric and west 105 epoxy....a stainless hinge and some deck latches. Turned out real nice. Stout and has a hinge in...

I am restoring a 1983 Seafarer 226. I've enclosed the transom to make it like a 228 model and have a new flotation engine bracket coming. I also moved the fuel tank (bought a new one) to the front of the fuel tank locations (between helm and passenger seat). I struggled with what to buy for...

Re: 1990 Seafarer with 4 cycle Yamaha 225 sits low in the wa I bought an 83 seafarer and it sat low with the 225 2 stroke and kicker motor on the back. I removed all of that...removed fuel tank and located in forward compartment. I am also redoing the transom to full height and installing a...

Hey all....made some significant progress the last couple weeks. Ordered a new Custom Marine Weld aluminum bracket. They were willing to customize with more flotation. I also looked at several other manufacturers. The proof will be in the pudding as they say...and I look forward to the...

As I'm refurbishing my boat, I am looking at new cockpit bolsters. I found this SeaDek product that is a foam with adhesive backing. The boat will be stored indoors and out of water when not in use 10-20 times per summer. Anyone have experience with this product? I am intrigued by it....but...

Project Update: Removed old transom and portion of liner and gunwale caps. Installed new the hull fittings. It was a major pain, but got it done. Used the Marelon ones. Bought some expensive hose as well and SS hose clamps. You basically need to have thin, small, tough arms and hands and...

Thanks for the reply. The seafarer has been made for 34 years+ and has changed a little in those years, but hasn't gotten a whole bunch wider or longer. I would think displacement is displacement. Today, they have a 300hp rating on the seafarer with a full transom and a good amount of...