Forum: For Sale
06-29-2009, 09:14 AM
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Forum: For Sale
06-21-2009, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 146
Re: 1974 23 SF
Scarborough is a builder of big, high $(is there any other kind?), custom sport fisherman boats out on the NC outer banks. I don't know that he has any particular background with Seacrafts other...
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Forum: For Sale
06-18-2009, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 146
Re: 1974 23 SF
I don't have any real good info on the refurb. I think it was primarily cosmetic...teak helm, teak toe rail, flared out the gunwale somewhat. My friend whom I bought it from put in the leaning post...
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Forum: For Sale
06-17-2009, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 1974 23 SF
OK, here goes. I hope this works. Hope I'm not breaking the rules with all these pics.
The outdrive doesn't look too great because I made the mistake of leaving it in the water for 2 LOUSY...
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Forum: For Sale
06-17-2009, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 146
Re: 1974 23 SF
This is a Mercruiser I/O,Alpha drive. Switches are under the overhang on the console. I'll get more pictures up....they are pretty large files, but I'll do my best. Keep in mind that the boat was...
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Forum: For Sale
06-16-2009, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 15
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1974 23 SF
This is a 1974 Potter built that was ostensibly refurbished by Ricky Scarborough around 1993. Power is a '93 Mercruiser 5.7L Alpha, 750 hrs. Rupp Top Gun outriggers, Bennett tabs, Birdsall leaning...
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Forum: Performance
07-17-2006, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 3
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Volvo Diesel I/O
Does anyone have any info on the Volvo Penta D3 engine series with the composite outdrive? The Volvo web site has performance info on the engines, but I can't find anything on the outdrive. Most of...
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Forum: General
07-17-2006, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 2
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SF 23 Windshield
There was some discussion a few months ago about how/where to make/buy a windshield. Does anyone have any info or advice on this? I need one 42"W X 30-33" high.
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Forum: General
07-13-2006, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 1974 23 SF I/O Desirability
Oldfielder,
I'm curious about your cruising speed of 32 MPH. I have a '74 23'SF with a '93 Mercruser 5.7 Alpha (4-bbl) and I'm lucky to get 20 kts at 3200 rpm. I seriously doubt if mine will hit...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-11-2005, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: bottom paint
I've had my 23 priced at 3 locations. All say 80 grit sand, 2 coats of paint of your choice. One place (Rockville Marine) likes Pettit (not sure which), others like Micron csc or extra. Price...
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Forum: Performance
04-06-2005, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 98
Re: Mercruiser raw-water heebeejeebees
My '74 SF 23 has a '93 5.7l Mercruiser raw water cooled with 730 hrs. I bought the boat from a friend last year, and I don't know how often or if it was flushed after use. During the course of...
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Forum: For Sale
04-03-2005, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 21,801
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Forum: Performance
10-25-2004, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 426
Re: Diesel I/O opinions?
There's another diesel I/O option, in case you guys aren't aware of it. Steyr makes a couple of small diesels which they offer in conjunction with Mercruiser outdrives. It's a nice looking package,...
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Forum: General
05-12-2004, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 111
Re: Inboard/outboard
Thanks, for your comments, Scott. I have been reading a lot of your posts since I found this site a couple of hours ago. I am more of an inboard guy, hence my concerns over the I/O. But, as you say,...
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Forum: General
05-12-2004, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 111
Inboard/outboard
Hello, everyone. I am a brand new member. I have never owned a Sea Craft, but I'm in the market for a boat and a friend of mine who has forgotten more about boats than I can ever know has a 23'...
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