Flybridge

From what I've been able to find out so far, not too many Seacampers came with the factory installed flybridge. Fortunately, ( I think! ) mine did!

My first and only time up top was when the boat was sitting on the trailer at Chuck's boatyard up in Loomis, CA. I have to say that it seemed a long way up, and my initial thoughts were that there was no way in Hell that I'd be riding around up there, but after my initial sea trial, and considering the overall stability I've felt so far, I think I could actually see myself up there on some calm, sunny day. Drifting along with an icy cold Budweiser, the view from up top would have to be nothing short of spectacular. Some new fold-down camper style seats would make sun tanning up top, an absolute delight! I'm so looking forward to it!

Dinette/ double berth

This view shows the dinette which drips down to make into a double berth. The area is raised to allow for the refrigerator to be located under the forward seat. The aft dinette seat contains more storage.

Looking aft there's ample cupboard space and plenty of storage under the stove and sink.

There are drawers in the counter as well as overhead storage cupboards along the inner roofline. For a boat of only 24 feet in length with a beam of 8 feet, there's a surprising amount of usable storage, in fact much more than on my 27 foot Bayliner. The fact that the vessel is basically rectangular in shape ( no pointy end! ) allows for the added liveability.

Some interior views

A closer look at the forward settee and entrance hatchway. My plan is to have some upholstery work done throughout the boat.
There isn't a lot of cushioned area, so overall costs shouldn't be prohibitive.

Both of the windshield glasses are a bit weathered and cloudy, but I'm looking into either getting them polished or replacing them entirely. Visibility at this point is still acceptable but would be greatly enhanced with new windows. It would also improve the overall look of the vessel from the exterior. The small windscreen up on the flybridge also has a crack in it, so I would more than likely replace that at the same time.

Looking forward

It's March now and I'm one leg closer to being onboard.

I had my first surgery on Feb 17; that was two weeks ago today. I can walk and even drive a bit now, so I feel more positive about the the future and I'm looking forward to the day when cruising the delta again, will really happen.

For now, I'll put up a few more photos starting with an interior shot looking forward from near the rear entryway. The galley is on the starboard side and the table makes down into a double berth. Just forward of the dinette table is the enclosed head with a mirrored door. The settee on the port side up forward, pulls out into another double bed. This feature was an add-on done by the previous owner, but it's quite handy and seems to function well. I will probably try to keep it as long as it doesn't get in the way of any restoration plans. I'd like to keep the boat as close to original as I can.