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I wouldn't mind getting one for our Tsunami but if I'm reading this right, you'd need a dozen of the same exact stickers to place an order right? While it would be cool to have for $10-20, I couldn't justify spending over $100 for a whole sheet on my own. Any other Sceptre/Tsunami owners out there looking for these?

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Frank,
I'll need one for the Seafari 20 when the 2.4L goes on and one for Seavette.

According to the literature the 23's were rated for 500 hp.

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Yeah, at least through the early 80's, but I think the rating was dropped to 400 hp for the 23's in the mid-80's.

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Frank, put me down for 2. Thanks

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how many people would need them for their 23's i need one

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We're up to 9.

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I'll take one for a '73 23' if available.

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Add me to the 23' list. After Reelescape's request plus mine, we should be at 11.

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Let me be clear. The list has to be for identical decals, not total decals. The minimum run is 12 decals that are the same. So for 23's, there would have to be 12 decals ordered for 23's, or 12 for 20's, etcetera.

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I need one for a 23 too!

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I'll get back to you. Mine is still legible, just looks like crap.

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I'm still good for the 23', when you get to a dozen of the 23'ers let me know what I owe.

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Looking at the specifications page, it looks like even among the 23s, there might be some differences, at least between the Sceptres/Tsunamis and the CCs. I don't want to be a wet blanket but I'm only interested if the information is going to be accurate for my model. Also, the formula doesn't seem to match the specs page. It lists 500hp for the 23 Sceptre but the formula would only yield 282hp. Am I doing this right, 23.25'*8'*2=372, 372-90 = 282?

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The formula for multiple engines is different. I don't have the current (2005) publication.
My 1987 USCG home boat-builder's publication says the max rating is dependent on the height of your transom and length of your boat. For twin-OB vessels less than 20'0" in length with a transom of 20" or 15", the formula is the same as for a single motor. For twin-OB vessels less than 20'0" in length with a transom of 25" or greater, the multiplication factor is 2.5. So a 19'8" SeaCraft with a 25" transom and twin engines has a maximum hp formula that is (20X8X2.5)-90=310.

[b]For vessels over 20'1", there is no legal maximum horsepower, only "manufacturer's recommended maximum horsepower".

The USCG recommended using a test called the "quick-turn test" to determine the maximum safe horsepower limitation for home boat builders, where your maximum safe horsepower was whatever you could make a full-throttle turn with. The turn was accomplished by turning the steering wheel 180* at full speed with whatever prop you had installed. If you could do that without losing control, you were good. That's very subjective.

If I was using twin V6 Merc EFI's from 1997, with a maximum engine angle of 37.5* from center, and a SeaStar hydraulic steering system with 4.2 turns lock to lock, a 180* turn of the steering wheel will only turn the motor angle to 8 degrees from centered. While I wouldn't try turning like that with an Allison XTB at 105 mph, I would have no problem doing that with a 23' SeaCraft with twin 300 hp motors at full throttle and max trim.

So legal max OB horsepower for a 23 is pretty much whatever you want it to be. I would probably just stick the to old 500 hp max rating on the Potter built hulls.

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you can count me in for one 23' cc sticker
do they have to say what model it is or is seacraft good enough to get an order together
thanks
matt

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Father Frank,
I'll need one for a 20 and one for a 23 please.

Thanks,
Bob

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Thanks for the clarification Father Frank

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Quick edit, Need one for a 23 cc, How many do we have for the 23's?

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I count 8 looking for a 23' sticker.

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how many do you have for 20 ft seafari thanks george

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It looks like there are people who want a total of 10 decals for the 20'.

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My `89 Slacker 20sf is titled as an`89 and HIN says same.
Here`s the rub. The CG plate is screwed on not riveted. Is this factory?

10 Persons or 1400 Lbs.
1990 Lbs. Persons, Motor, and Gear
235 HP
Model 20 ob
Slacker Marine
Florida USA

The hull is 20`4"

Cheers,
GFS

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please let me know how to pay for one thanks george

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Not sure if it would be the same tag for a Seafari and a Superfisherman, but if you are still looking for people to pitch in, I will take two (both 20 SF (CC)). Just let me know how to pay.

-Muddy

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Do you have to order full sheets? (can you order 13, 14 etc, or would it jump from 12 to 24?) If you can add me in without too much trouble, I will take one for the 20.

Thanks for putting in the effort for the rest of us!

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Okay. I'll order the decals for the 20. 12 is the minimum order, and can be increased by multiples of 4 decals. I'll get a count, and PM everyone who has said they want one before I order. Give me a coupe of days to talk to the company. They will all read the same, as above in the last graphic in this thread.

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Im in for my 69 20ft SF!

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If it's not too late I'm in for my '76 20' SF. Let me know what you need from me.

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we still need a couple more 23's anyone thinking about it?

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How about a 27? [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

See ya, Ken

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There ya go Mr. Fr. Frank.......one request in the books for a 27'er, only eleven more to go!!! Should be a piece of cake, will take no time at all to get to a dozen!! :cool:

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I have the following CSC members wanting decals for the 20' hull.

Shana - 1
copout - 1
Caymanboy - 3
SeaPlusPlus - 1
CaptLloyd - 1
McGillicudy - 1
Roger - 2
Hookdude - 1
muddywater - 2
ElBichoMalo - 1
Mitchman - 1
TEH - 1
Seafari - 1

I count that as a total of 17 decals. So I have to order 20. I called LetterRite today and ordered the decals, and they should be here in 7-10 days.

So far, muddywater has paid for his, as has Seafari. I'll be PM'ing each of you to paypal me the $ so I'm not left hanging.

Also note, I ordered 20, when only 17 were requested. So if you know of another 20' owner who wants or needs one, tell 'em about it.

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Fr. Frank, Do you get clipped a fee from PayPal? Give me a call (585-314-2700) If I can get your address I'll send you a Postal Money order. Good as cash! Let me know and thanks. Tim

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Yes, PayPal charges me 66 cents, but my actual cost including postage to you guys is 11.83 per decal, so after the PayPal fee I actually make 1 cent profit on each one. :D :D

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Fr Frank,

Sorry to get in on this so late, but if you have an extra from your order, I'd appreciate one for my 1976 20SF.
And thanks for your efforts in behalf of all of us!

dcobbett

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Payment sent! Thanks for working this out for all of us. The community on this site never ceases to amaze me. Wish I was down in Fl so I could come to the meet ups and buy you all a beer. :D

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Hey guys....
I am in the same predicament,except my max capacity plate is for my 79' 18" offshore and all i can read is max 150hp.
it is located just above the console door below the helm.Is there another sticker somewhere else that has the missing info?any help would be appreciated..or is there a formula that i can use to figure out the missing info so I can have one made?
Thank you

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can anyone verify my capacity plate capacities.See pic.
1979 CC 18'
I can make out max hp 150
cant make out how many persons but the max is 775lbs
than i believe that gear,motor,persons max is 1174 but that is a little iffy.
Thank you
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...yPlate016.jpg?

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Okay! I ordered a few extra. I'll PM you with the details.

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anyone got any ideas?
thank you