1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Bahaha!
Waters clean now, impending rain isn't helping the future cast! Lol

Just keep it all up there for a few more days... gonna try REAL hard to get the MC out this weekend... will be pestering Budd to get the hawk out too!

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

It's not looking good smoke! Although our water up here is stable it is raining and supposed to continue for a few more days.
I splashed yesterday afternoon, and I can say, it's always better floating! My attitude changes instantly.

hope you both get in without issue.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Great work on your Brother's lights and I'm thrilled for you that you found an outdrive! I hope all is well with you and everyone!

Thanks man, have yet to test her out but I'm heading in the right direction. Hope alls well on your end as well.

Just keep it all up there for a few more days... gonna try REAL hard to get the MC out this weekend... will be pestering Budd to get the hawk out too!

Smoke, I will give you a call towards the weekend, think I am going to splash saturday around noon.

It's not looking good smoke! Although our water up here is stable it is raining and supposed to continue for a few more days.
I splashed yesterday afternoon, and I can say, it's always better floating! My attitude changes instantly.

hope you both get in without issue.

congrats on the splash. Wether the water is up or down, rain or shine, mine will be going in shortly.

 

[25thmustang]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Glad to see everyone splashing! I'll join the fun Saturday morning .

 

[fscuttle]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Unbelievable job.

 

[djmakko]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Got the motor in and running. Got the boat dropped in and fished a few days and realized I needed more tackle space/storage. Found these plano box inserts to fit the open storage under the helm chairs. These worked great, not cheap, but worth every penny. They mounted under the helm chairs where the useless storage was before. I marked all plano pull outs for quik visual on what they have in them. Also got a tackle box that fits under the stern seats perfectly. Pic of new switch panel also installed for extras. Only problem with these storage boxes is it cost me some money to fill them up with tackle! I also installed a new switch panel for upcoming electronics. Its nice because it matches the interior grey color.

Where did you get the door panels? they look great, i own exactly same boat and started upgrade it, you have done an excellent job on yours did inspire me thou.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Been a while, but I believe I got both the plano storage boxes and the stern hatches from SSI plastics. They weren't really cheap, but have been very nice and pretty easy install. Definitely made good use of that space under the helm chairs.

Where did you get the door panels? they look great, i own exactly same boat and started upgrade it, you have done an excellent job on yours did inspire me thou.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

what happened to ya Budd? Ya kinda disappeared.....

Get the hawk on the water yet?

Let me know if you need a hand.

7-27-23
EDIT: got a text from Budd today... said he has finally splashed

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Well I'm back! Haha. Hope all is well with everyone here. Finally got to meet my buddy Smoke, cool guy when he isn't sinking jet-skis, lol sorry smoke, had to. Smoke, we will have to do lunch again soon.

Anyway, been a slow boating season for me, but that's ok, atleast I can look at her in the driveway when I don't have time to use her and know that she's ready..

The 5.0 cobra outdrive is working well on the 5.7 liter motor. Tach is not working, so don't know which way I need to re-prop yet. Probably won't do anything tell next spring with that because the boat runs fine now and for the rest of the short season here.

I did manage to get out a few times and enjoyed the boat more with friends this year than previous years. And of coarse the dog loves every second of it.

Have had a few more led projects, just got done with some backlit signage for my dads boat, will post pics soon.

Little buggy, my dad and mom are heading your way on there boat, probably half way by now. Going all the way to Pittsburgh.

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

good to see your back....I have to admit, haven't really touched my boat much this year either...she'll probably end un on CL soon

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Yep definitely have to do it again.... I enjoyed meeting you and your crew even if Batman stayed home that day... good people and a good day on the water to be sure.

 

[Sea Stomper]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

That would be a good tuna boat out here on the Pacific! Nice work, impressive.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

good to see your back....I have to admit, haven't really touched my boat much this year either...she'll probably end un on CL soon

Thanks Man, I hope not, unless you buy a usable boat.

Yep definitely have to do it again.... I enjoyed meeting you and your crew even if Batman stayed home that day... good people and a good day on the water to be sure.

Yeah I will have to bring the pup next time. Definitely going to be using the boat for another month or so. Did you get your boat fixed yet ?

That would be a good tuna boat out here on the Pacific! Nice work, impressive.

Thanks man, I actually bought the boat with some offshore dreams in mind,lol Just have to get it to the coast first.

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Little buggy, my dad and mom are heading your way on there boat, probably half way by now. Going all the way to Pittsburgh.

Budd,
Good morning to you sir! It's been too long, glad things are good!
make sure your dad looks me up on his way thru, I'm not sure what kind of time he is making, but I'm off Tuesday and usually hang around just downriver of the mouth of the beaver on the Ohio. Our marina sells treated gas if he is in need.

let me guess, he is heading up to Pittsburgh to see the 40 ft tall rubber ducky!
here is my nephew with it

 

[ben2go]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

^^^^^^^
lmao!
Here is another pic of the beast
With the point in the background

and another one looking at Pnc park

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

And this ones for ben2go,

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Yeah I will have to bring the pup next time. Definitely going to be using the boat for another month or so. Did you get your boat fixed yet ?

No, Sadly, there is a real chance that the season is ending for me FAST.... I just have too many other things to do to be tearing the boat apart.... it stinks... You ever have an empty seat again tho let me know...... I'll come running LOL

 

[ben2go]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

And this ones for ben2go,

:whoo:

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1990 Chris Craft 254 Seahawk ( Refurb and upgrades)

Hey CC, glad to read you got your self a new drive and got it splashed again, Great News!
Enjoy!