Re: seacraft 23 savage inboard
I once had use of a cousin's 23' Fish Nautique, with a Crusader Marine 270 hp 350 GM small block. It' been a while, but I remember about 35-36 mph being WOT in the ICW, and I think I remember burning about 12-14 gallons per hour at cruise of 24-25 mph. A 23 Savage inboard with a small block won't be too far off that.
The right prop (and an unbent prop) on a straight inboard is even more important than on a sterndrive or an outboard. It can make a 20% difference in efficiency and performance.
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(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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