Seaquest
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This document summarizes renovations and customizations made to the 1984 Galaxy 221 Sport Express boat named Seaquest. Key updates include: installing a new console from Corian; adding side-mounted breakers, a new winch, pulpit, and horns; replacing air handlers and batteries; customizing interior seating, trim, controls and storage; reupholstering components; and recarpeting the cabin. The renovations transformed the boat and added modern conveniences while maintaining its original character.
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Seaquest
- 1. SEAQUEST 1984 Galaxy 221 Sport Express Photos by Dan Singleton
- 5. Spooled up and ready for Action!
- 6. 110 lb Sailfish caught off Ft. Lauderdale
- 7. New 270 degree Go Light – with wires embedded in the railAdded a Backup Anchor holder New Bowmar Hatch Cover replaced original Original Italian Horns New Winch And Pulpit
- 8. New console was formed from Corian Counter top material After Before
- 10. Side mounted 50 Amp Breaker for Anchor Winch and 4KW 110 VAC Inverter Sailorman Circuit Breaker Panel controls ALL Electrical circuits Custom Video Controller
- 11. 3 Battery Bank Newmar charger built into the transom
- 12. Former air handlers 3 Battery Bank Newmar charger
- 13. Replaced air handlers with thin pvc pipe.
- 14. Recessed 3 bank battery charger with cooling air vent
- 15. This Pump sends Cooling Water to the Air Conditioner. This electrical valve stops water from going to the AC reservoir when the sink pump is on to prevent overflow. Manual Switch to add cooling water to the AC reservoir Battery #3
- 17. Custom Teak Trim Radio/CD/MP3 Player with weather proof splash cover
- 18. Trash can Cup Holder AM/FM + CD + Flash Drive player + Amp for Flip Down DVD player Refrigerator Vent Fire Extinguisher 1 of 6 Speakers Misc holder with stainless steel wires
- 20. Waterproof seal for Helm Monitor Power and Signal Cables
- 21. View from the camera mounted in the transom. Monitor can be viewed as (pip) picture in picture, with GPS data from cabin PC and/or images from the underwater camera, and DVD Player
- 22. Grandson at the helm gives it a thumbs up!Grandson at the helm gives it a thumbs up!
- 23. Dock Box with Solar Panels for battery maintenance. Custom sewn Bimini Top, and Boat Cover, both made from Sunbrella UV protected fabric.
- 24. Hand Sewn Marine Vinyl covers For Spare Tire and Docking Winch. Custom Battery Box for the Winch includes a waterproof 12 volt accessory plug, solar charge controller, and extension cord to operate the winch remotely from the dock.
- 25. • Purchased the top of these back-to-back seats from Walmart • Fabricated the base with foot rests and storage flap side panel • Base is starboard with hinges that go 1800 ,900 and 450
- 26. 1800
- 27. 900
- 28. 450
- 34. Top of the engine cover is made from Starboard, and edge strengthened with epoxy coated fiberglass cloth. Mounting bolts were inserted and fixed in place with epoxy before marine vinyl and foam were added.
- 35. Dry fit of cup holders with drain tubes and foam.
- 36. Cup Holder shaft stapled in place prior to adding the foam cushion
- 42. Riveting in place the pads that hold the floating side seat supports on the engine cover. Note the heavy duty aluminum hinges and all aluminum & Starboard construction.
- 43. Rear cushion started as a solid rectangle of ¾” Starboard. Used this router to form and round the edges
- 45. Finished floating side seats and rear cushion. Buttons were made from cabinet knobs.
- 47. Upholstery fabrication, plywood is totally encapsulated in fiberglass cloth and epoxy.
- 48. 1. Wood, 2. Epoxy & Fiber Glass Cloth, 3. Foam, 4. Nylon Sleeve, 5. Marine Vinyl.
- 49. Ram stand holder for fish cleaning station. Storage for floating seats.
- 50. 5 -Stainless steel wires hold cups in place; against fabric twists.
- 51. Taking a break to say Ahoy!
- 52. Removable floating seats on each side of the engine cover are made from plywood that is encapsulated in fiberglass cloth and epoxy.
- 55. Engine cover with dry fit for foam. I learned a secret from a professional. Cut the foam 1” larger for fuller cushions.
- 56. Speaker in the front of the engine cover is backed with a 1/16” steel plate coated with epoxy to prevent rust.
- 58. Covered with foam and Marine Vinyl all engine cover parts and ready for final assembly
- 60. Using a 9” upholstery needle and a stainless steel cable to help pull the parts together
- 61. Granddaughter approves of the finished product!
- 66. Floating removable Port Seat Engine Start Battery & Aft Electrical Junction Door Teak Step
- 67. Starboard Floating Seat and Outdrive Hydraulic Lift Access Door
- 73. These sticks are holding up an 8ft length of pool noodle. I used a food slicer to cut off the top ½”, then used the noodle to cover Go Light and Winch wires and glued it to the ceiling with marine goop.
- 74. A 2” piece of PVC pipe was cut in half then epoxied to the part of the cabin wall where the tan ceiling carpet will meet the white wall carpet. Five ¼ 20 nuts were glued into the split pvc as anchors for screws with knurled tops to attach varnished border pieces of wood.
- 75. Wood was hand rubbed with teak oil, then coated with 5 layers of clear polyurethane, with ultra fine sanding between each coat.
- 76. The white material on the wall is sprayed on flex seal for an additional moisture barrier. Aluminum windows were removed stripped, powder coated, re-tracked.
- 78. KEEPING THE SUN OFF DURING INSTALLATION
- 79. AFTER POWDER COATING AND INSTALLATION
- 89. Per my son Jason, I added a knob and handle to lift the toilet cover for the grands. The cover sits under the hatch. It is completely covered in heavy duty fiberglass cloth and epoxy for 100% protection from moisture. Pull to flush handle.
- 92. Recessed Indentation keeps Toilet brush in place.
- 95. Complete rebuild of the galley, adding a holder for a flat screen, fanless pc.
- 96. Formica covering for the galley, with slide out compartment
- 99. 12v Coffee Pot
- 100. Closed cell foam liner added to cabin walls is ready for the white carpet that surrounds this speaker!
- 102. ¼” closed cell padding under all carpet.
- 103. 600 feet of Anchor Line and 20 feet of anchor chain
- 105. AC, DC and USB Phone Charger Outlets. Mirror before border carpet.
- 106. Border carpet
- 107. Flip down DVD player mounted to cabin ceiling, edged with white ceiling carpet and velcro.
- 109. Custom Waterproof Cover for Flip Down DVD Player
- 112. GE Refrigerator runs on 4KW Inverter with plenty of watts to spare. Cabin lights Storage lights Deck lights Cabin AC Cabin Led Lights portable dimmer switch
- 116. 50% off heavy duty cushion fabric from Joann $12.49 per yard X 6 yds = $74.97
- 133. Drain in front of the cabin door was enlarged to accommodate the portable shower suspended from Bimini. Note fiberglass cloth backing under extra thick coating of waterproof epoxy covering the deck
- 134. Portable Camp Shower and Enclosure hang from the top Bimini support pole.
- 135. Cabin doors before…
- 136. Teak, step down into the cabin, doubles as a shower platform After: Static film covers cabin doors for complete privacy with beauty
- 139. Added two poles to this Bimini top for extra support. Then replaced the fabric.
- 140. Used the old torn and weathered Bimini top as a pattern for a new top.
- 147. Ready For closed cell foam & carpet!
- 149. Son Jason prepares closed cell foam for carpet
- 155. This bell was a gift from my sister Roberta and her son Cameron over 12 years ago!
- 156. Cruising in Key Largo, FL
- 157. Enuff Said!