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Forum: Recovered Threads 05-08-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Over the winter I had the bottom blasted and...

Over the winter I had the bottom blasted and barrier coated, it definitely needed it. Took it out a couple of times now, gained 1-2 knots at cruise and WOT. Turning 4000 rpms I am now around 23-24...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-02-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 65
Posted By John3325
Yes! And we've talked before, that's exactly what...

Yes! And we've talked before, that's exactly what I'd like to build.
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-30-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 65
Posted By John3325
Thanks for the responses all! I know I...

Thanks for the responses all!

I know I could mock up my own, just thought it'd be easier if someone had some they weren't going to use.

Kmoose - Currently don't have any holders under there,...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-29-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 65
Posted By John3325
23 Seacraft - Under Gunnel Template?

Hey guys,

Does anyone have a template for making under gunnel rod holders for a 23 Seacraft? I have a 23 IB and I want to A) give my gunnels some more stiffness and B) create more storage in the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-26-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Yeah couldn't be happier with the install, guys...

Yeah couldn't be happier with the install, guys did a great job.

Running the 15 x 14, has a very slight cup. I spin 5200 RPMs at WOT and get around 30 knots WOT. Shop is confident that is the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-08-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
More pics of install!

More pics of install!
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-21-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 71
Posted By John3325
I just repowered my 23 IB with a 330 hp crusader,...

I just repowered my 23 IB with a 330 hp crusader, pretty much identical to Kevin's.

We put a 15 X 14 prop on it and it spins 5200 at WOT. Sea trialed with 3/4 tanks full, life jackets, safety...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-01-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
I've been bad with remembering the pictures, but...

I've been bad with remembering the pictures, but my friend snapped this picture tonight.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-21-2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
I don't have any pictures of the install under...

I don't have any pictures of the install under the deck. I can try and take some pictures this weekend and get a picture of the dual exhaust out the back.

Once we got the engine in the boat, we...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-19-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Boats back at the shop for the 25 hour break in. ...

Boats back at the shop for the 25 hour break in.

Fuel consumption is around 2.0 nm/gal at cruise doing 4000 rpms - 20-22 knots pending sea conditions, better than I thought itd be.

Garmin...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-06-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Shop plugged their computer in to get numbers and...

Shop plugged their computer in to get numbers and sea trial boat, everything went perfect. We are going with a 15 X 14 LH prop, spins 5250 RPMs at WOT and goes about 34 knots. Cruising should be...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-23-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Latest update, boat is in the water at the shop....

Latest update, boat is in the water at the shop. Mechanics are trying to work out a communication issue between the Crusader and the Garmins, but once that's done I'll have some numbers for everyone....
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-27-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 36
Posted By John3325
Whose got a Samson's Post in their bow?

I think I have a Samson's post coming my way for the SC. Anyone have one installed in their SC for big game fishing? I currently have a raised deck and a bow swivel that we fight fish from, but love...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-25-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Good to know Kev, thank you! I'm glad to see...

Good to know Kev, thank you!

I'm glad to see it moving too, shop is picking up with launching and spring service on other boats in the yard but I should be in the water in a few weeks doing sea...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-23-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Estimate for engine/tranny/shaft/dripless/cutlass...

Estimate for engine/tranny/shaft/dripless/cutlass (essentially entire drivetrain) was around 20k.
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-16-2019, 07:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Engine just did not want to fit, console had to...

Engine just did not want to fit, console had to be raised 4", the engine was moved back about 3", the risers were about sea level so we decided to put 4" extensions on the risers (of course they...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-04-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Forgot to take some pictures but the...

Forgot to take some pictures but the engine/drivetrain is all in. Only current issue is console clearance and making the exhaust fit.

There were concerns for exhaust flow with the current...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-16-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
First dry fit to have the spacers measured and...

First dry fit to have the spacers measured and ordered.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-11-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Absolutely will do. Just went over some things...

Absolutely will do. Just went over some things with the shop today and they'll be starting the install this week.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-06-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Engine is in!

Engine is in!
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-08-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 105
Posted By John3325
Just to give you and others an idea, I glassed...

Just to give you and others an idea, I glassed this in last fall. I have a bigger 3/4" piece of marine grade grabbing as much of the bow as possible, with a smaller piece of 3/4" marine grade under...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-22-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Thanks Kev, engine is due at shop after New Years...

Thanks Kev, engine is due at shop after New Years now as of this week. Once it's in the shop and it starts getting installed I'll have some good pictures to share.

And thanks again for letting me...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-13-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Engine should be here soon, will post some pics...

Engine should be here soon, will post some pics once we get it in the shop. Repower scheduled for first/second week of January.
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-08-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 385
Posted By John3325
Well, final decision made. Ordered a brand new...

Well, final decision made. Ordered a brand new Crusader 5.7 MPI with a new ZF Hurth 630A 1.5:1. Let the repower games begin!
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-04-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 43
Posted By John3325
Not a dumb question at all, going through the...

Not a dumb question at all, going through the same thing as I repower this winter.

I am going to be linking my new Crusader to my Garmin screens (2 840xs units). via NMEA 2000. The Garmin will...
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