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Forum: Recovered Threads 08-30-2021, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 67
Posted By doodlebug
Twin Mercury 150 4 strokes

We finally decided to retire our 150 Opti’s and replaced them with new 150 Mercury’s. Test run seen 52 mph @5600 rpm. With the full transom at 1200 rpm you can’t hear them run. Will get some fuel...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-24-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,565
Posted By doodlebug
remember to remove the pressure relief valve and...

remember to remove the pressure relief valve and plug the hole. That joker got me when I rebuilt my 5.3 and deleted the afm.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-22-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 102
Posted By doodlebug
Rest In Peace Dixon

I just found out on Florida Sportsman Forum that Dixon Cruickshank (Egg Sucking Dog) passed away on June 6. He will truly be missed.
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-06-2017, 01:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 142
Posted By doodlebug
No problem on my bracket if someone would buy...

No problem on my bracket if someone would buy them for me. Mine did not chine walk at
67 with the 250's the key is to get them high enough. I miss the speed but not the fuel bill.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-23-2015, 05:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 149
Posted By doodlebug
When I originally set mine up with the 250's they...

When I originally set mine up with the 250's they were turning in. Way too much transom lift would dance on the Back end and would not lift the bow 10 mph slower. Don, we ran from the St Pete peer to...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-18-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 149
Posted By doodlebug
You went the wrong way lowering the motors. when...

You went the wrong way lowering the motors. when I was running 250's on mine the higher I moved them the better it handled. 68mph on gps ran smooth as silk.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-02-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 47
Posted By doodlebug
Don , both of my opti's did the same, I just made...

Don , both of my opti's did the same, I just made jumpers for the wires.
Two tanks twice the problems 4 years and going strong.
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-24-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 65
Posted By doodlebug
Kent don't turn out the light in the man cave at...

Kent don't turn out the light in the man cave at night. Them Mercurys in there will eat
them Yamahas.
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-04-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 73
Posted By doodlebug
Someone did a nice job converting a Sceptre. Nice...

Someone did a nice job converting a Sceptre. Nice looking boat.
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-04-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 56
Posted By doodlebug
I'll bet your crank is still good. Needle...

I'll bet your crank is still good. Needle bearings usually go long before the crank
And pistons scuff cylinders way before that. Question is will your
powerhead come off the exhaust housing.
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-23-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 80
Posted By doodlebug
Does anyone notice that mercury has removed the...

Does anyone notice that mercury has removed the optimax
Test data for the 135 thru 175 2.5L engines.
The 21 Seacraft with a 150 opti had a 5 mpg cruise and
A top end in the low 40's looks like...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-07-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 1,519
Posted By doodlebug
Mahi blood always looks good on a Seacraft floor,...

Mahi blood always looks good on a Seacraft floor, makes mine look as
good as a new boat
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-06-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 54
Posted By doodlebug
I have mine mounted to where the inboard side of...

I have mine mounted to where the inboard side of the plate and hydrofoil are in the air
the water flow just covers the water pickup on the lower unit. The outboard side just gets splashed no true...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-06-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 1,519
Posted By doodlebug
We made it home safe amd sound even though our...

We made it home safe amd sound even though our tent was down on power from a
failing throttle position switch. Better than having to buy boat parts. We had a great time seeing everyone again and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-01-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 1,519
Posted By doodlebug
Looks like the Doodlebugs are in

As long as my Opti's will run and camp sites are still available we have our time off approved. The Sceptre has not been in the water for over a year due to a ruptured disc
last year. Hope she...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-01-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 1,498
Posted By doodlebug
Diana and I are coming over Sat afternoon my boat...

Diana and I are coming over Sat afternoon my boat is not going to make the short trip or any trip this
Year. I blew out my back and had surgery to repair it in June, recovery has been good so...
Forum: Performance 09-23-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By doodlebug
My twins are set where the water is just above...

My twins are set where the water is just above the water pickups on a plane cavitation plate is dry.
Forum: ClassicSeaCraft.com Gatherings 09-23-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 18,765
Posted By doodlebug
Any date for Long Point? Ready to make some...

Any date for Long Point? Ready to make some reservations.
Forum: Performance 09-22-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By doodlebug
Not good #'s at all on the bracketed boat on two...

Not good #'s at all on the bracketed boat on two times that I have had to come in on one in mine, once I got in smooth water with the dead motor tilted out my single 150 opti did that good with a 19...
Forum: General 08-27-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By doodlebug
We just replaced the sunbrella on our sceptre...

We just replaced the sunbrella on our sceptre with a nida cored hard top 7x8 and my wife and I could lift it with ease, real light and strong I can stand on it with no problem. Big man friendly:)
Forum: General 08-23-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,241
Posted By doodlebug
I have had all of those on my 23 sceptre 200s...

I have had all of those on my 23 sceptre 200s were first at 59mph they were not a matched set by no means a 2.4 and a 2.5 both carb motors next were 250efis would run 65mph all day with a set of...
Forum: General 08-22-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,241
Posted By doodlebug
Twins are a personal prefrence for sure, with a...

Twins are a personal prefrence for sure, with a good flotation bracket the 23 handles twins well. I have had 200s ,250s and 150s. I use my boat every week and have had to come back on one 3 times in...
Forum: Performance 07-15-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,810
Posted By doodlebug
I second the teeth jarring chine landing, never...

I second the teeth jarring chine landing, never remembered it in the 23 cc, but your standing over or sitting in it in the sceptre, my long term plans include a side console under the aft edge of my...
Forum: Performance 07-15-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By doodlebug
About 300. A piece for air injectors thru mercury...

About 300. A piece for air injectors thru mercury I would try eBay, that was what I suspected the one that clicks may recover after sonic cleaning .there is a resistance test you can do I will try...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 07-12-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 641
Posted By doodlebug
I cut the cap, removed the inner skin cleaned out...

I cut the cap, removed the inner skin cleaned out the cavity ground the inside,reglassed the inner skin and poured it solid with transom pour rock solid supported 500hp on a bracket for three yrs...
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