Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-31-2008, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 131
Re: switch panel
I agree with Mcgill and John, the bluesea weatherdeck switch panels are great. They also make one with built in circuit breakers not requiring the carrying of fuses, but that one doesn't light up in...
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Forum: Performance
12-22-2008, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 237
Re: 300 hpdi on 23 SF
Stoney,
For what it's worth, the mechanic I last had my 150 HPDI's to said he would be a happy man/like the Maytag repairman if it weren't for the 250 and 300 HPDI's. He does exclusively Yamaha...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-14-2008, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,404
Re: \"New\" 20 with a bracket
Zach,
That is one beautiful boat. Extremely well thought out. I am in the marine industry and pride myself on properly done, well thought out, appearance happy work, and your boat is perfect. ...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-06-2008, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 479
Re: Pics of the 27 in Chatham?
Kernel,
Impressive boat, and very impressive video. What a fish! Reminds me of when we swordfish, but the swordfish aren't that big...yet/hopefully.
S
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-05-2008, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
Re: My 23
I'm glad to see you have a sense of humor. It's almost impossible to exist these days without one.
One of my clients has three boats, a 65 Buddy Davis, a 35 Cigarette, and a 26 Regulator. The...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-05-2008, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
Re: My 23
Fr. Frank,
My apologies again. NOW you can say you have seen them turned in TWICE.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/sky1mill/propsin.jpg
Hope your smiling cause I'm giggling. It...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-05-2008, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
Re: My 23
PeterB,
Rodney did a lot of the work (the rod holder). We estimated 300 lbs. I have another pic of me laying beside him and he is much longer than me stretched out. He was the thickness of my...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-04-2008, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
Re: My 23
Here is the big one: http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/sky1mill/daveskybow3.jpg
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-04-2008, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
Re: My 23
Peter B and Fr. Frank,
Thanks on the swordfish, yes that fish (the big one), cost me thousands of after bought gear. It was my second ever, the first was about an hour before that and weighed...
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Forum: Performance
12-04-2008, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 266
Re: Prop for Seafari 115 Merc I-6
Mcgill I agree with lost, it looks like the "black stainless" yamaha prop cleaned of paint and with a new hub. I think these props are still available new.
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-03-2008, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
Re: My 23
Peter B,
I switched the lower units turning the props inboard instead of outboard- if you decide to try this the engine toe will have to be changed from 1/4" toed out (what is normal) to 1/4" toed...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-01-2008, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 131
Re: test post
Thanks Biglew,
Yeah you would think I had a connection on wire ties. I kinda do. I'm in the marine industry, and always liked the clean look I saw in Cigarette and newer Contender's wiring, so I...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-01-2008, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
Re: My 23
strick,
That is autopilot, a Raymarine S1000 system for boats 25' and under. I have it interfaced with my GPS, so I "Goto" a waypoint, sync it, and it takes me there. It does take batteries,...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-01-2008, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 413
My 23
I know it's not a Classic Classic as in Potter built, but how many of you can say yours is truly a Potter built at this point? It is more likely a (your last name here) built at this point in the...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-01-2008, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 131
Re: test post
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/sky1mill/consoledone.jpg
Wow, it works. Thanks Island Trader.
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
12-01-2008, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 131
Re: test post
GFS,
Thanks for trying to help me, I just can't quite figure it out. I didn't see any CSC link or window in PB. I tried for about an hour clicking on every thing they had. I am running an Apple...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
11-30-2008, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 131
Re: test post
Thanks Scott and Mcgill, I still can't figure out how they put the pics directly in the message. I want to display some other photos in other posts. If you or anyone knows what I'm doing wrong,...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
11-28-2008, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 131
Re: test post
http://s447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/sky1mill/?action=view¤t=trlrrtstern.jpg
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
11-28-2008, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 131
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Forum: Performance
11-26-2008, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 162
Re: 23' CC trim tab selection
Hello,
After careful consideration and lots of research on several forums, I pulled the trigger on 12x16 Heavy Duty Lencos and installed them this weekend in place of the 12x12 Bennetts. These new...
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Forum: Performance
11-26-2008, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 139
Re: 23' CC prop selection, Enertias?, Peter B ple
Hello again,
Well, two weekends ago, with a friend I filled the boat with fuel, water, and oil and went out and recorded a baseline at 500 rpm intervals taking speed, fuel consumption, angle of...
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Forum: Performance
11-14-2008, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 139
Re: 23' CC prop selection, Enertias?, Peter B ple
Thanks Fr. Frank. Ironically enough I was searching on THT and have already spoken with Ken at Propgods. He is very knowledgeable, and after speaking at length with him, I decided to try spinning...
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Forum: Performance
11-14-2008, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 162
Re: 23' CC trim tab selection
Thanks Mack for the input. Peter B, I would never take off a large tab to put on a smaller tab. Every boat I've owned has had oversize tabs with nothing but positive results. That's what got me...
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Forum: Performance
11-13-2008, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 139
Re: 23' CC prop selection, Enertias?, Peter B ple
gofast, thanks, it goes to show you never know until you bolt it on and run it. I just feel like the enertias have a better chance of giving me what I want. I would definitely try a set of four...
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Forum: Performance
11-12-2008, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 162
Re: 23' CC trim tab selection
Thanks again. I have talked to Tabman in person through my business (marine repair) in the past, and his customer service is impeccable. I just didn't feel right asking him about another companies...
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