Badbaggers SeaArk 1872 Modification & Restoration Project

[Country Dave]

Dave, you could very well be right, but I didn't state it very clear I used the trim tabs instead of the angle. Sorry about my writing skills. I should have done one thing at a time so I would know exactly, but I was going on the word of a SeaArk engineer. He also told me they put pods on all the new boats, but he liked the angle better.
Back to the tabs, they can be adjusted for different at rest angle.

Thanks Jeff,
I believe BB is going with a 115 HP E-TEC. He will have to see how it behaves.

 

[Country Dave]

BB we won’t updates and pics brother. :LOL2:

 

[Badbagger]

Hey Dave, will do. Pulled the engine this morning. I've got to do some cleaning out of things and take the shop vac to her. I'll do that in the morning, it's cold as hell up here now - it's 58 degrees. I am SO SPOILED by South Florida weather and the blood thinned way out. Once I get her cleaned up, I'll mount up a seat and snap some pics in the morning. Linex appt confirmed for next Wednesday. May have an issue with scheduling my painter so may have to rethink things there. He's busy as hell and season hasn't hit yet.

I'm fabbing up some anchor pins and need to find some 3/4" mounting clips - pic attached. Any idea where to find these gems ?

BB

 

[Country Dave]

Yeh man things are busy for sure,
Not sure on the mounting clips. They look just like the mounting brackets for holding stern lamp when not plugged in.

 

[Badbagger]

Bingo, just what they are I had a look. I've got 4 of them on the boat but they're too small in diameter. I'll find some, great thought Dave!

 

[bigwave]

Hey BB I think I stock those clips......I will check in the morning......I know I have the clips that will accommodate a brush or gaff and I am pretty sure I have the ones that will hold that light.

 

[Badbagger]

Outstanding, let me know. I need them to accept a 3/4" diameter. Using these for stickpin anchors actually. Found some online but let me know what cha have. Also need a couple of packages of 3/8 x 15' black floating anchor line.

PM me with info and price.
For shipping, I'm in zip 32343

Just lemme know and a contact number for the store.

 

[Badbagger]

Hey BB I think I stock those clips......I will check in the morning......I know I have the clips that will accommodate a brush or gaff and I am pretty sure I have the ones that will hold that light.

Brian, the clips are to hold some shallow water anchors I"m making. They'll need to hold a 3/4 diameter rod and needem to be fairly stout.
ALSO, looking for the following steering wheel to replace what I took off, here's all the info I can find and I can NOT find it online for sale.

Schmitt Marine Steering Wheel - Stella Fantasy Wheel - Manufacturers P/N PU011101

 

[Badbagger]

Well here's a few pics. and a trial mounting run of my seats. Not bad, I love it when a plan comes together. Been stripping crap off the boat for the past 3 hours and done for today. Time to get other stuff done. Etec was pulled yesterday. Pulling a few more things here and there and I'll be straight and ready for Linex and paint next. Excuse the crappy cell phone pics :LOL2:

 

[Country Dave]

Hey very cool bro,
Are you going to be running a jack plate and hydraulic steering?

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Dave. Jury is out on the jack plate and steering. Not certain how much the jack plate would help since I'm not running a tunnel and I haven't researched the hydraulic steering yet. Any thoughts on that without spending an arm and leg and giving up my first born? Boat currently has standard mechanical steering. Oh wait, maybe you'll donate to the cause ? :LOL2: :LOL2: :LOL2:

 

[Country Dave]

Thanks Dave. Jury is out on the jack plate and steering. Not certain how much the jack plate would help since I'm not running a tunnel and I haven't researched the hydraulic steering yet. Any thoughts on that without spending an arm and leg and giving up my first born? Boat currently has standard mechanical steering. Oh wait, maybe you'll donate to the cause ? :LOL2: :LOL2: :LOL2:

:LOL2: Jack plate will help if you want to run with or without a tunnel hull. There resalable at around $800 problem is you really need to run a baystar hydraulic steering system with it. Lowering and raising the jack plate with a conventional steering cable is problematic.
The cable doesn’t want to flex for the travel. Baystar hydraulic steering kit is a little less than $500 So an investment of $1300 ish. Tell you what I will help you put some blood on the boat.

 

[Badbagger]

What a guy, gee thanks bro :lol:

 

[Country Dave]

What a guy, gee thanks bro :lol:

:mrgreen:
Hey anything I can do to help.

 

[Badbagger]

Well I got up with the folks at Bob's on their jack plates and asked about running them with conventional steering and their engineering team responded indicating they've never had issues but your point is well taken. With 4 batteries and an external oil tank, I don't have the room for the pump on their standard jack plate since it's an external pump. Their new Action Jack Plate however has an internal pump and they recommend a 6" setback for my setup.

Decisions and just what I need to do, spend MORE. Thanks Dave lmfao [-X

 

[Country Dave]

Sorry brother, :LOL2:
I got the CMC fully self contained. My friend has the same one on his 22 Mako with a 150 opty pop and loves it. It’s built like a brick **** house.

 

[Badbagger]

Good deal, where'd ya buy it from? I need to check out others aside from Bob's.

 

[Country Dave]

Good deal, where'd ya buy it from? I need to check out others aside from Bob's.

I want to say I bought it through Cabelas. Like $800 ish.

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Dave, when I get in from work I'll do some checking and more reading. Local board members also HIGHLY recommend one. Boat is NOT a tunnel but folks at Bob's still recommend one.

BB

 

[bigwave]

Those are some real nice looking jackplates boys............standing by :beer: opcorn: