Like the etec a lot. Would have gone for a G2, but $6K price difference and about a 80 lb. weight difference. Boat tops out at 50 and will hold plane as low as 17 mph. Good fuel mileage and natural cruise about 28 mph.

Seats look great - happy you were able to use them. Your boat is nicely outfitted.

Any day now!

Snow, Rain and 40+mph wind delay last weekend.
https://www.wunderground.com/history...eqdb.wmo=99999

This weekend is looking promising . . . ; )

Been in the water since Feb. 6th - of course I'm in the Keys ! Been stupid windy here for the last week or so and fishing is a bit slow. Boating is great however.

Bigshrimphin, Any updates on how the 23 runs with the Merc 150?

yea......any updates?

Behind schedule as usual. After I removed the old engine, I noticed the 1 1/2" fuel fill hose needed to be replaced (cracked badly) even though it was replaced with new hose in 2011. The sender gasket was leaking too, so I decide to replace that and broke off 3 or the 5 stainless screws. I drained and yanked the old tank, replaced all the hoses, and fuel filter housing/filter. I also removed the under the console dry storage box to make room for the larger tank. I have a new 110 gallon tank going in today or tomorrow. Somewhere in between I passed the Coast Guard Safety inspection exam for the Federal Fishing Permits. Slight delay.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...afteyexam.jpeg

Hung yet?

Since the 23 CC was offered in 74 with a single 165 I/O, I'm thinking it will run just fine with a 150 OB.