1979 23SF Twin 225's
 

Boat just went in yesterday.........still working on the winshield,bimini, ect.....Is it really ever done??? :D Notes on the boat: Originally one of 6 jackshafted diesels, 4 seperate gas tanks totalling 200 gallons(may be too little considering the motors :o)100 gallons where the Volvo sat and 2 saddle tanks below deck, extra fish box custom built behind original bow storage step, 3 inch drain scuppers that where routed through the original exaust baffles (I found my 3 inch drain plugs in the plumbing section @ Ace hardware), jackplates on both motors

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Danny,

Great to see the rig finally in the water. i know that it has been a long time coming. You are right about the never ending project list. I took care of a bunch of things over the winter, and came up with a new list after putting her back in the water several weeks ago.

With twin 200's and a t top I can get up to about 58 MPH.

I am guessing that you should hit the low to mid 60's.

What do you think?

Peter

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Nice color combo Danny! I like that contrasting color insert in the rub rail - is that stainless or white rubber? Hard to tell in the bright sun! Congratulations on finally getting her splashed! Denny

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Peter-Thanks for the comments. You know how long it's been! I am thinking that with the adjustable jackplates, 60+mph shouldn't be a stretch. My wife freaked that with one motor we were at 40 last night.

Denny-Thanks for the comments. The previous owner painted the black insert white. I have had a new black Taco insert on back order with Boater's World for 3 weeks now. Up close the insert is in ruff shape.

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Lesser Le Bon Temps Rouler. And I mean rollllll. Very pretty Danny. It`s still dolphin season!
Sandy

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GFS-Don't tempt me. I need to use the 18SF on the lift over there right now......

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Nice Job. What color Blue?

Bring that thing down to Boca Grande and we will do some Tarpon fishing.

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Ice Blue

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I think that may be my dream machine, I know you may not be able to get away without a T-top in the FL sun but it really looks great without one, real slick.

I know you may of told us before but what is the history behind your 23?

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My original comments:

Jason- Here is the boat history. I think that based on the unique configuration, the boat was fished daily, charter fishing out of Miami in it's original life. When the guy here in bradenton got it, he pulled the Volvo motor and outdrive and just glassed in the transom opening, dropped the motors on the bracket, 100 gals under the console and that was about it. He fished the SKA with it down here before he bought his Contender..........

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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

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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.

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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:

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

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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???

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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:

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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.

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

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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

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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!

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Thats gonna be a while... too many irons in the furnace right now. :D

strick :

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Hey Chuck, watch out how you say that..
Those dad gum cabin models have a habit of makin' babies..
:eek: :rolleyes: :)

See ya, Ken