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While it is REMOTELY possible, it's very unlikely. If the bracket or transom were that compromised, you would see all sorts of other signs first.

Definitely grind off all the wood that may be left stuck on there.

Careful using regular PT wood. Resin can have trouble adhering to it from what I've read. I've heard of the term "kitty hair". I think it refers to single short strands of glass that can be added to resin. "Cat sh*t" is a new one for me... :lol:

Re: 1986 Seafarer 227 Repairs, Updates and Upgrades Nope. She's a 4 cylinder. From what I've read it's a Mercruiser aluminum block, Ford 460 head and 4-barrel (Holley I think) carb. Damn thing is enormous!

Thanks. They must have sold out of the 93 gallon one. The largest they have listed now is 55. I sent them an email asking if any where available.

Re: 1986 Seafarer 227 Repairs, Updates and Upgrades Got a little more done last night. Still waiting on quotes to come in for the new tank. I think I've sent out about 10 inquiries, and gotten 2 responses. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out what to do about the bulkhead between the tank and...

Re: 1986 Seafarer 227 Repairs, Updates and Upgrades Remember...it's not a "project". Shhhhhhhh... :lol: Got her covered up last night to try and keep the weather out until I get the deck closed back up. Stood up a simple frame with some 2x4s and blocks of 1/2" ply, then trew an old blue...

feff(s) - I actually purchased the boat w/out running it, so I can't comment on how it moves with the 4 cyl. From what I have read though, the motor produces lots of torque so I expect it to jump on plane quickly, but not be overly fast. jeffump18 - can you tell me where you found your tank...

I didn't title this thread 1986 Seafarer 227 Project simply because I told my wife I wouldn't buy another "project"... :lol: Anyway, I started digging into my newly acquired rig yesterday. All I really wanted to accomplish on the first day of work was to get the tank out. So, the cover...

Picked up an '86 Seafarer 227 earlier today. 2 owner boat (before me), 190 HP Mercruiser 4-cyl, marina maintained. Fuel tank is shot and tank hatch needs to be recored, but I think I got it for a good price. The name is pretty ironic given that I was looking for something cheap so I...

The tank had already been replaced in that particular boat and I trimmed the blocks flush with the existing opening. So, if the replacement tank ever does need to come out, they won't cause any interference.

It's about 35 miles south of Annapolis. On my old '93 Sailfish, the deck hatch screws did run down into the stringers. When I pulled the hatches on that boat I bored out the holes and backfilled w/ thickened epoxy. After redrilling, I sealed the screws w/ 4200. The 227 I'm going to be...

I'm going to check out an '86 227 this weekend that sprung a fuel tank leak at the end of last summer. The shop that services the boat removed the deck hatch to check the tank, but repair efforts never took place and the tank hatch was put back down and not resealed. My main concern with this...

If you have a moisture meter verified dry transom, do yourself a favor and pull the engine, pull the trim and glass over that joint. It's not a matter of if the seal under or around that trim will fail, it's when.

Also, did you put a call in to your insurance co?

Also, check your thru-hulls and atatched hoses before you put that boat back in the water. If they are original, there's a good chance one or more have cracked and are allowing water into the hull. The fishbox/helm drains thru-hull if compromised will dump water into the hull outside of the...

HA. Don't tempt me. I need another project like I need a second wife and some more kids...

You got this one, didn't you? http://delaware.craigslist.org/boa/2942805696.html You're probably right about one thru-hull being for the washdown/livewell. My guess is the other was from a thru-hull transducer.

Re: Recommendation for Maryland / VA Eastern Shore Grady Dea Not a Grady dealer, but I bet BOE Marine could handle that. http://www.boemarine.com/

Call a guy by the name of Mike Prevetti. He's a surveyor in Solmons and can put a moisture meter on your hull. If you had water up that high under the deck, you most certainly have it trapped in places.