StarCraft Sea Flite

prmichael · #1 (**permalink**) 06-13-2010

Hi, new to the forum here. Last year I refurbished a 12' sailboat that had been in the family since I was a child, and last in the water more than 25 years ago. Primarily cosmetic damage to the gelcoat from a garage fire, my wife and I sanded, filled, primed and painted in a mad rush for vacation sailing.

The old Sea Flite handled like a dream, just as I remembered, providing hours of fun on the water.

smackdaddy · #2 (**permalink**) 06-13-2010

Hey pr - welcome to SN dude. Sounds like a nice boat. Got pics?

prmichael · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2010

I'll have to take some next time I get it out. If anyone took any last year, I don't know about them.

jeepishgrin · #4 (**permalink**) 08-04-2010

I see you just restored a Seaflite. I have a Lido 14 and am buying a Seaflite this weekend - for a song. Glad to hear it sails well. I, too, will have to restore this one. Do you have a photo? Thanks!

prmichael · #5 (**permalink**) 08-05-2010

We're off to the lake today, I'll try to get some pics.

jeepishgrin · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010

Yesterday, I bought a Seaflite near Fort Worth, Texas. All is is missing is the dagger board (Aluminum). If anyone has a photo and the dimensions, I'd sure appreciate it. I understand that it is 1/4" aluminum, so making one, shouldn't be too much trouble - but I need the shape and dimensions. Thanks!

Mike

prmichael · #7 (**permalink**) 08-15-2010

The dagger board is 3/16" aluminum, L: 35", W: 12". There are two ears bent over 1 1/2" wide at the top to grab onto, so total length of your aluminum stock should include this. Three 3/4" holes centered about 1 1/4" from the leading edge, at roughly 3", 17 1/2", and 27 1/2" from the top to adjust depth. Links for pics:

Dagger board picture by ponyii - Photobucket

Dagger board 2 picture by ponyii - Photobucket

prmichael · #8 (**permalink**) 08-15-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepishgrin

I see you just restored a Seaflite. I have a Lido 14 and am buying a Seaflite this weekend - for a song. Glad to hear it sails well. I, too, will have to restore this one. Do you have a photo? Thanks!

Sailboat picture by ponyii - Photobucket

My wife took more but has not uploaded them yet.

jeepishgrin · #9 (**permalink**) 08-15-2010

PRMichael, Thanks for the daggerboard dimensions and photos! Just what I needed.

prmichael · #10 (**permalink**) 08-16-2010

Glad I could help. Do you know of a source for the original snap type vinyl mast hoops? I'm using zip ties for two that were lost.
Sail Ring picture by ponyii - Photobucket