Re: 23 SEACRAFT PROJECT BOAT
 

Thank everyone for the info on my 23 project boat I found the Lancing marine transome assemembly quite interesting. Has anyone actualy used one ? And the next question is it a possible to convert my 23 sterndrive into a inboard. I have a donerboat with many of the parts that I would need. Has anyone done this? Is it worth the effort?

Re: 23 SEACRAFT PROJECT BOAT
 

I bought the vw 225hp tdi w/ 450 lbs. of torque. They have just signed with mercruiser to market them under the merc name. Its an i/o v6 thats set up for a bravo. They have been running them in europe with good results.Emissions have kept them out of the states I believe.

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Wags, thanks for poppin in here. Could you share some performance numbers? please? That motor is super-light and the economy numbers I'm getting from vwMarine site are ridiculous: 4+ nmpg WOT, 8-9 nmpg cruise... what's your result?

Thanks.

Re: 23 SEACRAFT PROJECT BOAT
 

That TDI/Bravo looks like a sweet package, how does it compare in cost and weight to a 4 stroke outboard?

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Tommyv welcome to CSC, When you say donerboat do you mean youre starting with 2 23 hulls? I think you could find an inboard hull and save a lot of work.

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Mcgill I would love to give numbers but the engines on a crate and theres a foot of snow up here.Gonna have to wait to spring Johnny

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Wags, Roger, that... and judging by our Wednesday rains it looks like you'll get another 6" by Sunday... We'll look forward to your spring results.

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This weathers good for planning the projects. I need to get me one of those bravo diesel outdrives.

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How hard is it to convert a 23 to jack-shaft with engine in console? Cost prohibitive?

Also, is Mercuiser 7.3 a good fit for the 23?

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The IB will have a tunnel to deal with which would be some major surgery to remove. An OB or I/O would require work under the console and potentially filling in a transom (OB). Either way the work would be fairly extensive.

I remember seeing a 23 CC inboard for sale a few years ago (maybe NJ) that was running a 454. Not sure if that was a factory option but it would appear you can squeeze one under the console.