Sweet 23' on THT
 

Thought you guys might like this.
Good looking boat.
http://thehulltruth.com/forums/threa...62454&posts=13

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That boat came threw this site. I can't remember where or when, but it did.
I just remember thinking it was under powered with twin 115's. Sweet machine though.

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i remember that boat...who ever posted it before gave some pretty good numbers with the 115s. i would agree with finster that its undah powahed

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Hey guys, just registered at the sight. I am the guy that bought this rig. I too had concerns that she would be underpowered, and even made an appointment to change her out to Zuke 140's.
I splashed her this past weekend in Stone Harbor, NJ and had a captain buddy of mine run the boat with me for her (my) maiden voyage. This is my first boat and wanted instruction and a check ride. We ran the boat offshore from Stone Harbor to Cape May (approx. 18 miles) and she did great. WOT is more like 40 unless you trim her perfectly but we cruised at 29 knots the whole trip. She gets on plane nicely and the captain (who had serious doubts about the power before riding her) thought the boat was perfectly outfitted. He advised me to not change a thing. Of course more power is always desirable, but I don't think she is underpowered by any stretch. Plus, for my means I spent enough on the boat and upgraded electronics and I don't think there is many times that I could run her offshore at more than 29 knots anyway.

Martin

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Welcome to the site. That is a beautiful rig.

BA

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I was wondering where that boat went! I live here in Va Beach, and used to drive by it every day on my way to and from the Eastern Shore. Pretty boat man, Congrats, you picked a great first one.

Graham

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...c77/MyWake.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...oleJeanne1.jpg


Thanks for the compliments. I am really enjoying her so far and think that I got a bargain versus going new compared with the capabilities of the boat.

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Congratulations Martin on your purchase http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/spezial/Fool/appl.gif You won't be disappointed and WELCOME to Classic SeaCraft.

BTW: I have 1977 Potter Built HDS available for that new ride,
click hear --------> HDS

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Wow! That is nice looking. Very clean. Do your new electronics include autopilot, or have you already trained her to idle around the dock until its master is ready to exercise her? Maybe you should name her Retriever because she will be loyal, eager to please, and will always bring you back. Almost as good as my Golden.

Welcome to the forum. Best of luck. And, with any luck at all, you not only just bought your first boat, but possibly your last, as well. What a score! Vezo, Part II.

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congrats on your boat- i was checking it out recently myself as it is/was for sale only a couple blocks from where i keep mine. i noticed it was no longer there as of a couple weeks ago and was wondering what happened to her. Very Nice boat!!!! congrats agin!!!!

(my boat is going on the blocks at Capps next week!) [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I have a question. I am just learning the ins and outs of this boat and caution will be my first priority, but how far offshore do y'all head in your 23's?
What is the worst seas that you have come home in? How did she handle it? I have been very impressed with the ride of the boat so far, but I am a little concerned about getting caught out in the crud with her due to all I have read about the draining issues and so forth. She was modified when the transom was rebuilt and does have about 1 1/4 inch bailers about an inch above the deck that shoots straight out the back of the boat. The drain plugs in the corners have me a little worried, because if I pull one out, she seems to start filling very quickly.

Martin

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I've run 40+ miles off in search of tuna, in seas 6+, but the ride becomes beyond comfortable at that point, and being your first boat I would def. exercise caution. Supposedly, last year during labor day when we were looking at 8' on that monday, the only two boats that went out were a 23' Seacraft and a 32' Bertram. Go figure.

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77 Nice rig. Really nice.

I have twin 115 Suzuki's that run great on my boat. Never a problem getting on plain even heavily loaded. I have 4 troublefree years with about 400 hours on the motors. Moving up to twin 140 suzuki's would only net you probably 2, maybe 3 mph at best. Yami 150 4 strokes would get you about 50 at WOT. I am happy all day long at 4000 rpm and 25.5 knots at 10.5 gph. My wot is 38 or so knots. I also have a bracket and would definitely recommend one to you in the FUTURE. Enjoy the boat for now. I've had mine going on 8 years and wouldn't dream of trading it in. She's in the shop now getting new paint, rubrail, gas tank, and pop up cleats. Will continue to post.

I think the new name on the transom will look great:

"Stocks and Blondes"

Capt. Brian

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Classic77,
Very nice boat, and welcome to the site. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]


Craig - what are you having done?

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Hey Classic '77, I said hello on THT but did not realize you were the same boat. That is one great ride! Always proceed with caution, but I found the more you use her, the more comfortable you'll get. Your really going to enjoy what she can do! Welcome to CSC and good luck.- PF

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hey scott, you have a pm [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Hey you all might have seen where we are having ours rebuilt. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] I have pics on this site under photo's, it is called "Our 1979 23". We are putting the Hermco bracket with twin 150 Yamaha's. What do you think WOT will be? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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I would have to agree!

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SeaMaster,

The origonal SC literature gave a top end of 50mph with dual 150's. Maybe a bracket will add 1-2 mph. Just don't expect an extra 10% like some bracket manufacturers claim. Let us know the day you splash it!

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Thanks Briguy, and I will be sure to let everyone know the day I splash it! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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can you guys get the boat on plane with one 115HP easily?