Starting a new project!

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:02 am

Since the sale of my 64 Sea Voyager, I have been itching to start a new project.
About 6 years ago, I obtained a 1973 30' Sea Raider (basicly for parts).
This will be perfect for me and the Florida environment. No more toredo worm issues and i wont be a nervous wreck for three days when I launch her. Plus, it's enough woodwork to keep me out of the bars!
Pics will follow, just removed the old teak deck that was rotted and currently fabricating a new one.

This is gonna be FUN!

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:54 am

Sounds like a great project so please post pics as soon as possible.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:25 am

Ha-Ha!
A boat- A hole in the water we throw money into, or... a boat on land, we throw money into!

Seriously though, sounds like a fun project which should bring you much enjoyment. Good luck and post some pictures along the way!

cereal · Post by **cereal** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 7:28 pm

I have a 1974 30ft Searaider Express. I did some restoration but could use some good Ideas. I am looking forward to see pictures as to what and how you replace things. Also would like to know where you get materials from.

Thanks Cereal

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:38 pm

I have a 1972 Sea Raider Fly Bridge......bow teak deck was replaced by the previous owner but still have the beautiful cockpit teak deck......I will look forward to your pics and if you want any of mine let me know.....the PO did a total refit............John

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:09 pm

Its been a very busy week for me.

Aft decking is gone, all framing has been removed, engines are out, fuel tanks out (thank god because they were weeping fuel out the tank ends), wiring all cleaned up, & rebraced the pilothouse framing so it wont ever fall down. It actually sank 4" over the years. This seems very typical of 30' Sea raider. And when you take it apart, you can definatly see why. All that weight is supported only by the deck and one 3/4" frame glassed into the hullsides. Kinda scarey if you are a big guy on the flybridge for sure..

Got the gunwale aft step panels removed and curently re-making them so you dont "fall in" the boat!

But, I am having a BLAST once again!

I should have some pics up this week. My digital camera had an unfortunate accident and is now an underwater camera!

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:28 pm

FYI, here is the progression photo's of our 4 year restoration of the ole Sea voyager.
Thats the whole reason why I bought the Sea Raider in the first place. I wanted to convert my hardtop Sea Voyager to an original flybridge cruiser. I hate the add on bridges. I needed, the patterns for the flybridge, the ladder, upper steering contols, and upper helm components.
Wish it was as easy at it looked!

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz4/ ... C-012F.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz4/ ... terior.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz4/ ... eupper.jpg

Now i am doing the exact opposite, taking a flybridge cruiser and turning it into an original soft top model. I think I need treatment!

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:17 pm

boatman2100 wrote:FYI, here is the progression photo's of our 4 year restoration of the ole Sea voyager.
Thats the whole reason why I bought the Sea Raider in the first place. I wanted to convert my hardtop Sea Voyager to an original flybridge cruiser. I hate the add on bridges. I needed, the patterns for the flybridge, the ladder, upper steering contols, and upper helm components.
Wish it was as easy at it looked!

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz4/ ... C-012F.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz4/ ... terior.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz4/ ... eupper.jpg

Now i am doing the exact opposite, taking a flybridge cruiser and turning it into an original soft top model. I think I need treatment!

Wow - what a difference between the before and after of the first two. You appear to be quite the craftsman. Great job! Wish I had talent like that.

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:30 pm

beautiful boat. Hats off to you.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:41 pm

Nice work

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:16 pm

Very nice!

Was this boat for sale within the past year?
Pretty sure I saw it online - and sent it to a buddy to call about ...
Advertised in April 2010 as a 1964 34' Trojan Express Bridge (also Chris Craft, Owens)
$5,800 with new engines - bathroom needed to be re-done, and the owner said he'd put on a fresh coat of bottom paint.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-34- ... 12cb#v4-34
link is dead now ...

Sold April 26, 2010 for $3801 by "mcboatsales" to "SDinternational"
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d ... llFeedback

Seller was very helpful. Has offered to repair some items as well. Great seller Buyer:
Member id sdinternational ( Feedback Score Of 2 )
Apr-26-10 19:11
1964 34' Trojan Sea Voyager Great boat & NO RESERVE!! (#170474672843) US $5,801.00

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:55 pm

Yep....your right that is my boat

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:56 pm

or....it was! lol

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:04 pm

She is/was a beauty.

I called and emailed a buddy of mine - told him to snap it up for $5,800 and go ... guess he didn't do it.

Was it 318's?

Nice restoration - you available to work on mine?

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:30 am

She started out with 327 AMC Graymarine engines. However, I updated her to a pair of merCruiser 350 Mag's .

Too hard to find exhaust parts for the old AMC's. But they were some sweet running engines.

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