Forum: Recovered Threads
07-01-2020, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 106
Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback.
Not...
Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback.
Not too many used 150s around where I am up here. I do have a line on a new G1 150 for around 40% off retail but still jittery about the warranty and...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-25-2020, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 106
Need help beating dead horse, '73 20' Repower
Hi Folks,
I have read and reread posts discussing Etec G1 150 and Suzi 140 for repower but still am waffling on which one to go with and could really use the thoughts of the folks here.
My...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-02-2020, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 386
Hi HatTrick,
Sorry for the delayed...
Hi HatTrick,
Sorry for the delayed response...
I have the batteries mounted forward under the CC seat. I glassed in a piece of marine plywood that spans the width of the console, anchored...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-04-2020, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 386
I run a '73 20 CC with a 24V 60" shaft, 80lb...
I run a '73 20 CC with a 24V 60" shaft, 80lb thrust Riptide. I upgraded to the head with I-Pilot to include the spot lock. With a pair of Interstate Group 27s (I think 27s), I can troll for a few...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
01-22-2014, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 258
Views: 6,129
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Forum: General
05-31-2009, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 399
Re: Trolling motor
I don't have a 23 (yet) but with a 60" shaft on a 20 I still get the prop out of the water now and then if I'm fishing in a decent chop. Almost never an issue but might be if you fish in choppy stuff...
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Forum: General
05-30-2009, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 399
Re: Trolling motor
Not sure if you're talking about a bow mount or a kicker but, since I've got both, here goes...
I have an 80lb Minn Kota Riptide on the nose of my 20. It's the one with the auto-pilot on it,...
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Forum: Performance
05-15-2009, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 259
Re: 225 Suzuki 4S adequete power for 23 CC?
Well, looks like it isn't going to happen. The owner won't let me do a sea trial, bring in a surveyor, or haul it 20 miles to a tech to plug it in for a scan. Looks like a great boat but I learned my...
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Forum: Performance
05-07-2009, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 259
Re: 225 Suzuki 4S adequete power for 23 CC?
Thanks Guys,
Great information and moves me a lot closer to getting it done. On the way to the bank now and then hopefully on the road next week to take her for a spin. This'll get me 3/4 of the...
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Forum: Performance
05-06-2009, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 259
225 Suzuki 4S adequete power for 23 CC?
I've crashed around in the archives and found a bit of info but still looking for "the bottom line" on this question. I'm looking at adding a 23 CC to the fleet. It's a Potter era 23 that has a...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-29-2008, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 145
Re: Down riggers
I run 4 Cannon riggers on my '73 20' CC. The forward "outs" were a pain to mount. They are mounted about 10" behind the aft rod holders. I had a machine shop cut and bend 1/4" steel plate into kind...
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Forum: For Sale
08-15-2006, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 300
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Forum: Performance
06-20-2005, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 229
Re: VRO/ Fuel pump help.
I have a '95 FastStrike that had a similar problem. It'd idle fine but at speed it'd run for a few minutes and then shut down, no warning chimes or anything. Mine would literally shut down and not...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-12-2005, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 104
'73 20' CC Liner Removal
I stood there waffling on cutting into the old girl last night and decided I'd better ask this question to the "been there, done that" crew. Up here on the Great Lakes we run quite a few lines in...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-12-2005, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 96
Re: Ultratuff Marine Coat for cockpit?
Thanks for that Otto!!! It is exactly what I was looking for. I got the samples in the mail. They sent me only the "100" grade stuff. It is pretty aggressive tread. Did you use it or the "50"? It...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-03-2005, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 96
Ultratuff Marine Coat for cockpit?
Hey Guys,
It is finally warm enough up here in the Northland to think about glasswork! The transom is done, I've completed the restoration of the CC and had a local shop make a new windshield, the...
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Forum: Performance
09-27-2004, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 203
Re: GPS antenna question
I run a Lowrance X15 under a full canvas and have no problems losing GPS coverage. The receiver is just sitting on the dash of the console right now since the "new" console is in prep. I don't see...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-21-2004, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 113
Re: trim / tilt issue
I'm running a 1996 150 Johnson Faststrike. Last year I lost the ability to tilt the engine up but still had the "down". Upon inspection under the shroud I found two solenoids on the top of the...
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Forum: General
06-08-2004, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 180
Travel/Storage Cover
Hey Boys,
Anybody have a good source for a storage/travel cover for a 20' CC? Aside from having a custom one made up here there isn't much besides generic CC covers.
Thanks
esoxesox
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-28-2004, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 112
Re: Need help on healing transom
Thanks for the note. I have some 10 minute old pics of the transom but I'm not sure how to post them. I don't have a URL that I can list. I'll look through the archives here and see if I can figure...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-27-2004, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 112
Need help on healing transom
Hello Boys,
I finally got around to getting my engine hauled off and tackled the transom tonight. To make a long and painful story short, I hired a guy to rebuild my transom (sadly before I...
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Forum: Performance
05-25-2004, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 226
Re: Hydra Jack Plate
Hey Will,
Do you still have that jackplate available? I am looking to pick one up. Can you give me any details on the make, set back, vert lift, etc?
Thanks
Scot
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-12-2004, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 115
Raise transom w/o major rebuild
Hello Boys,
Well, it's been a long winter up here in MN but the boat is out of storage and I need to do a few things before she hits the water. I had a local guy rebuild my transom for me two...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-05-2003, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 112
20' CC rod locker installation???
Hello Boys,
On my 20' 1973 CC, I'd like to cut out the sides of the cockpit from the front of the CC back to the aft seats. I've searched the archives and can't come up with the answer to whether...
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Forum: General
07-30-2003, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 142
Re: Please Brag 'bout your SC!
What you really want is for someone to say that you need that downeaster for those really rough days and the SC for the not so rough days...onward towards the 4 boat theory!!!
But, to your...
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