Single 150hp on 23ft Seacraft CC
 

I remember reading years ago a guy in Europe had a single 115hp on a 23 Seacraft that ran well with a light load.

The more that I read about the great results with the L4 150hp-200hp, the more I keep looking forward to seeing some numbers with a single 150hp/200hp L4 on a 23 Seacraft.

I expect 38mph right out of the box.

I have a 23cc with double engine bracket and one 200 evinrude still working with it but was able to turn 6000 and gps read 40 mph with a Omc 19" pitch prop surprised me.

I'll let you know for sure in 2 weeks (Mercury 150 four stroke)

I ran a 175 powerhead for the last 5 years.

Is that with the other motor still hanging back there?

Time to quit polluting Big, Scott Pruitt will take care of that for us:eek: look forward to hearing your numbers. Are you bracketed on the 23'?

Lol. I was hoping to tempt you out Big. Cant wait for the results.

Lol no just the one got a deal on the bracket and wanted the extra flotation. So far happy with the combination

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Used this as a reference point

CB - It's going to snow again today. I talked with the sailfish reps last weekend at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show. They had a 220 with a Merc 150 (15P rev4) on display at the show. All three guys had logged hours on the exact setup. They claimed it would touch 40mph light with 1/2 tank of fuel and 2 guys.

Gillie - No bracket . . . The boat stills has a notched 25" transom. Hoping for a double helping navy gravy to make up for the looming cuts :( this is gonna be ugly.

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Beautiful rig. I think with the right set up it will be an ideal rig.

I would rather have 150hp with ideal set up vs 300hp not dialed in.

Hey, Big: Is that photo taken at the ramp at Ashumet pond off Sandwich Rd in Falmouth? Looks familiar.

Shoot, if I had the money I'd rather have 300hp dialed in as an ideal set up!! The issue is the part about money. :)

SailorC - It's Tempest Knob in Wareham about 2 miles from my house.

Wow - they look almost identical. My brother in law lives about 2 miles from that pond I mentioned in Falmouth. Nice rig.

CAREFUL, Depending on your load and sea conditions, you'll be shifting your passengers to the bow cap to stay on plane !:eek:

Nice looking combo, Tim.
How do you like the Tundra. Happy with towing and stopping power? Fuel burn?
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Capt'n chuck . . . I figure I'd solve the problem with a bow cooler full of them F'ck fish you like to catch :)

Gillie - Tundra is good. Plenty of power. Stopping could be a bit better. Turning radius on the double cab is not good. I do love that the read window rolls down, so I can see out the back during the morning and night time boat launching.

I have not fished in so long, I can't wait to hit the water with you and snag up dem f'n fish :(

BigShrimpin-

Good luck with the repower. If you decide to bag the Mercury and want to consider a Suzuki or a Yamaha, let me know. We are dealers for both now.

Thanks Ed! If I have buyers remorse then I'll definitely give you a shout.

How about a nice " boat show special " 23' with 60 hp outboard ? :)

BG - 10days until I can stop guessing.

220 sailfish is essentially the same hull as the 23 seacraft - 18inches

Their Sailfish 220 4450lbs rigged weight is approx 200 - 500lbs more than my 23 (depending on gear) .

Data Point #1

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...ly-rigged.html

Videos
https://vimeo.com/114727883
https://vimeo.com/167204991


Data Point #2

http://sailfishboats.com/wp-content/...F10032013Z.pdf

Data Point #3

New England Saltwater Fishing Show - 3 sailfish Reps knew I already had a 23 seacraft and was just asking about the 150 Performance on the 220.

I just have to tell.....one of the best "tourist things" I've done in a couple of years was going up in the Montauk lighthouse, not so much doing the lighthouse thing, but because the very attractive and well built girl in front of me going up the spiral stairs was wearing the shortest baggy shorts with the best t-back I've ever seen. I don't really remember too much about the lighthouse, just the view going to the top. :)

Don - The nice part about getting old is that we're invisible to those young ladies : ) Just don't stare too long. It's also funny how our memory still works perfectly for certain things.

I'm sorry guys but I'm having a real hard time believing all this chat about a 150 HP four stroke being a good Idea on a 23' SeaCraft. Being an original owner of a 23' SeaCraft for 40 years (next month) and having run 200 HP and 225 HP, I can't imaging dropping down to 150 HP. Now if these new 150's (rated) are pumping out near 200 HP (which I seriously doubt) then maybe, just maybe it would be an okay recommendation. And to top it off, I've been running 2 strokes to boot....more low end torque, better power to weight ratio, etc. I never like to say "never" but I'm going to have to personally run one of these 150 hp 23' rigs in some ocean slop, loaded down to be a "believer". Just my $.02, fire away...

Have to agree - 150 is not enough - I've got a 300 etec on mine up from a 250 OX66 and I'd like a bit more. 225 seems the minimum to me.

Just gotta ask, how do you like the etec?? If I had the money I'd put a 250HO G2 on mine in a minute!!

I would have agreed, but I ran a 175 powerhead for the last 5 years. 175 May not be for everyones rig, but it worked for me (until I ran it through a sandbar). Based on my own experience and input from merc 150 owners, I took a gamble. We'll see the only downside is buyer's remorse.

175 held 10 - 12, 14 17, 20, 24 mph no problem through Buzzards Bay slop . . . topped out 42/43. Supporting video evidence (both calm days) : )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg7cdv1w1vE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQVIh-yo2Y


I also ran a 225 3.0L carb Mariner with a Rev4 19P for a few trips. I was shocked by the fuel/oil consumption and sold it. Caper do you recognize the seats? :)

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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.

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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.