Re: Performance numbers
I'm about 80% done with a rebuild on a '72 Seafari. (my 4th Seacraft, owned 3-23's over the years) I decided on a new Suzuki 140 for power as it seemed like a logical choice for this application.
Splashed it for the first time this week...propped it with a Suzuki 14 X 20 3 blade SS prop. Acheived 37K at 6200, so it's pretty spot on. Will post some fuel burn numbers as I record them in the future.
I placed the new 50 gallon fuel tank about 2 feet forward and changed the boat to a 25" notched transom, with the motor directly on the transom (no bracket).
The motor looks none too big and the boat sets fine in the water with the 421 Lb motor.
Looking forward to some great times and memories on her.
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