Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Danny,

Congrats!! The boat looks great! :cool:

I used those same plugs my old 3" scuppers before I moved the drains outboard and added Rabuds. I still keep a set onboard in case I have a problem with the Rabuds.

Now work out those last few bugs, and get out there and use it!! :)

Lloyd

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Thanks Lloyd. My deck was raised I believe as well. I have the Grand Canyon under the deck where the shaft and running gear was. Also, with the saddle tanks, almost the whole rear deck is removable for access.

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Nice work Danny!!

I'm not sure about the inboards but in general the 23's did not need floor raising as the wet feet symdrom was not an issue.
Go out and measure from the floor(bottom of the gutter)up to under the gunnel touching the bottom of the cap (where the recessed rail is). Take the measurement just aft of the fuel line race. Since my floor is original, I will do the same on my mine and we can compare. Mine is (27 1/2") :rolleyes:

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Wouldn't the gutter bottom be in the same place if the floor was raised or not?? :D

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Chuck-I don't have a fuel line in the gunnel cap. I will take a picture. I have encapsulated wood strips on top of each stringer???

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Danny- Wow! With twin motors and jack plates and she still sitts awfully nice in the water. That ass end is barely under the waterline. I love it now that the T-top is gone. I'm with Trayder, I love'em with a clean, low profile. Makes'em look even faster than they already are. That's the way mine was.
I saw a 20 for sale a while back in SC and it was named Sea'Ya Craft. You oughta seriously consider naming this rocket ship that :cool:

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Andrew-Thanks for the comments. I was happy to see that water line as well. I may make a new windshield and just go with the bimini. I just had Russ on 9th St, make me a huge cushion for $100 that goes on the extended casting deck. I am fired up to get some use out of her.

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Capt. Chuck ,
Nice A$$ , I mean Avatar!
GFS

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Snookered-

The boat looks really slick. Appears to sit nicely in the water as well. I think I need a pair of those engines for a 25 Seafari :cool: Congrats and thanks for sharing your pics with us.

strick

Re: 1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Thanks Strick for the comments. I am waiting to get her back from the shop. It rides a bit different than my old 18SF! I'm looking forward to your 25 pictures!