Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-05-2009, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 23 Seacraft inboard rebuild
She has about a 29 kt cruise with a real-life load. Not sure about the fuel burn but it is pretty miserly.
We plan to do some work to the console including coring the sides, filling in the rear...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-26-2009, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 272
Re: 23 Seacraft inboard rebuild
Dave,
I am the owner ... I have done some minor fiberglass work on this boat but this project was out of my league so I enlisted the help of a professional.
Performance ... top speed is (was)...
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Forum: General
09-20-2005, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 373
Re: Help! Custom Leaning Post Gone Bad ...
Thanks for all of the support!! Several people have asked for the name of the shop. The name of the company is Arc-Tek Marine in Connecticut. I have also included a couple of choice emails I...
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Forum: General
09-19-2005, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 373
Help! Custom Leaning Post Gone Bad ...
Last March while preparing for the 2005 season, I contacted a reputable custom marine fabricator in the northeast about building me a leaning post. After several discussions and me providing a...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-26-2004, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 259
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-09-2004, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 275
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-08-2004, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 275
Re: Transom suggestions/recommendations needed
John,
I have used both Coosa and Corecell to replace the coring in all of my hatches. Given what you are looking to accomplish, I would suggest Coosa. To address the screw compression ... I...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-10-2004, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 195
Re: Recoring fuel tank cover on 23 sceptre
John,
I did the same job as JW (coosa and a layer of glass) and it is extremely strong. Also, in the areas where the bar stools are bolted to the deck I dug out the coosa and filled the holes...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-10-2004, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 123
Wet Transom
Need some guidance ... I have a 1976 Seacraft ... I have replaced all of the original plywood coring in the hatches. I had a sneeking suspicion that my transom was also wet and confirmed it this...
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Forum: Performance
11-02-2003, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 697
Re: Fuel Numbers for my "Speed Demon" (not)
Miles,
I am surprised you didn't get any more at the top end (3800 - 4000). Assuming 10% prop slip your boat should hit 30 knots as set up images/icons/confused.gif . I know a 4 blade loses...
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Forum: Performance
10-23-2003, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 697
Re: Fuel Numbers for my "Speed Demon" (not)
Jeff,
Is this a new prop for you? what was your thinking around going up in diameter and down in pitch? what reduction do you have in your transmission? Once you and Miles get this figured...
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Forum: Performance
08-29-2003, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 697
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Forum: Performance
03-16-2003, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 199
Re: 4 bladed inboard wheels ??
I too was considering putting on a 4 blade to get more hole shot. All I could find were 17" diameter wheels that would then need to be cut down to 16". Have you found a 16" prop?
[ March 16,...
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Forum: General
02-14-2003, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 293
Re: Anyone know about a CT boat with Yanmar?
Thanks for the compliments on the boat ... I bought it from Glen about 1.5 years ago. had it brought down to maryland and put it on a lift on Kent Island. The picture on thehulltruth is relatively...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-07-2002, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 173
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Forum: General
11-02-2002, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 859
Views: 107,657
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Forum: Performance
10-02-2002, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 509
Re: Inboard Propeller Selection
White Hawk,
Sounds like our performance is very similar. Do you happen to know what kind of reduction ratio you have as well as your full throttle RPM? also, what kind of GPH and range do you...
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Forum: Performance
09-10-2002, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 509
Re: Inboard Propeller Selection
Miles Offshore,
I have a set of 12x12 Lenco tabs installed and they do help substantially.
What power do you have in your rig? What is your reduction ratio? What kind of performance do you...
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Forum: Performance
09-09-2002, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 509
Inboard Propeller Selection
I have a '76 SC23 Inboard that was repowered with a 230 HP Yanmar diesel. I currently run a 16x17 3 blade w/ light cup (Michigan Dynajet). The boat cruises at 28-30 kt and tops out at 33 kt.
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Forum: Off Topic / Fishing
06-18-2002, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 323
Re: my WIFE
Steve,
Have you heard of this stuff called motion eaze??? i have (had) the same problem with my wife ... we tried every remedy in the book. one day we were in a boat store in Annapolis and found...
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