Hello all , after years of lurking the site and gathering great amounts of info i finally have a need for a post. My question is mostly going to warrant opinion based answers which is dangerous i know but here we are.
I purchased a 1983 seafarer 226 about a year and a half ago for what i think was a steal (the motor is worth more than i paid). Has a 2007 Yamaha 200 hpdi with 280ish verified hours, 2007 dual axle aluminum trailer with surge brakes in great shape . Also has a aluminum frame top with canvas cover and the clear windows that snap on to make the cockpit enclosure. Transom was rebuilt on the east coast of fl where i purchased the boat according to the previous owner but i have no documentation , but there are signs shes been into before.
The boat was a shade of grey/green/black when i purchased it from the previous owner. I have gone through the motor and done all maintenance and cleaned the old girl up, replaced batteries , wiring and the cuddy cabin wall , as well as removed the tank and built a new larger capacity all aluminum replacement (if my math is correct shes around 130-140 gal). She has new cushions in the cuddy and the cuddy has been stripped cleaned up and painted as well as all new stainless through hull fittings all around. builge pumps and raw water wash down are all new and i rebuilt the bennet tabs system and replaced the pump . I have plans to box the transom, and use sea cast material , add a live well and fish box at the transom , attach motor bracket with swim platform and build a hard top to replace the canvas. I also plan on removing the pedal stool seats and building tackle storage boxes to mount the seats on. I know in my mind based on past experiences with previous boats (76 Mako 20 , sea hawk etc) I will more than likely end up pulling the cap and replacing stringers as well. My question for you all is , is it worth it to remove the cap and redo the stringers and transom and throw on the bracket?... or should i enjoy her for a bit and sell as is. all work will be done by me so the costs will be for material .
The boat when finished will more than likely be an heirloom to give my son when hes old enough, as i fully plan on getting a larger Grady center console in the future. Here
she is minus the thru hulls. feel free to share thoughts and oppinions and ask any questions . thanks in advance!
I purchased a 1983 seafarer 226 about a year and a half ago for what i think was a steal (the motor is worth more than i paid). Has a 2007 Yamaha 200 hpdi with 280ish verified hours, 2007 dual axle aluminum trailer with surge brakes in great shape . Also has a aluminum frame top with canvas cover and the clear windows that snap on to make the cockpit enclosure. Transom was rebuilt on the east coast of fl where i purchased the boat according to the previous owner but i have no documentation , but there are signs shes been into before.
The boat was a shade of grey/green/black when i purchased it from the previous owner. I have gone through the motor and done all maintenance and cleaned the old girl up, replaced batteries , wiring and the cuddy cabin wall , as well as removed the tank and built a new larger capacity all aluminum replacement (if my math is correct shes around 130-140 gal). She has new cushions in the cuddy and the cuddy has been stripped cleaned up and painted as well as all new stainless through hull fittings all around. builge pumps and raw water wash down are all new and i rebuilt the bennet tabs system and replaced the pump . I have plans to box the transom, and use sea cast material , add a live well and fish box at the transom , attach motor bracket with swim platform and build a hard top to replace the canvas. I also plan on removing the pedal stool seats and building tackle storage boxes to mount the seats on. I know in my mind based on past experiences with previous boats (76 Mako 20 , sea hawk etc) I will more than likely end up pulling the cap and replacing stringers as well. My question for you all is , is it worth it to remove the cap and redo the stringers and transom and throw on the bracket?... or should i enjoy her for a bit and sell as is. all work will be done by me so the costs will be for material .
The boat when finished will more than likely be an heirloom to give my son when hes old enough, as i fully plan on getting a larger Grady center console in the future. Here
she is minus the thru hulls. feel free to share thoughts and oppinions and ask any questions . thanks in advance!
