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Originally Posted by 2182
I've got a (single armstrong) bracket and a Yamaha f150 on my 1977 master angler. It rides beautifully. Also have an oversized 23 SC console. Both batteries are set as far forward as they can go in the console. Gas tank also moved forward a bit (50 gallon).
I think the f150 actually weighs more than the f200 by about 40#. The trick is to have and use your trim tabs, at least that works on my hull. Mine will go through just about anything in the high teens low 20s. But she's no speed demon. I sold a low 60s twins center console for a low 40s 20'. I miss the speed I won't lie. Curious to hear your numbers, I think there's somebody with that setup already (cayman boy maybe?, parker yacht on THT) and he loves it.
Saw your contender for sale on THT, it was a sexy boat, I can only imagine how nice this one is going to come out.
39" at the base console. Top was raised for flush mounting electronics. I'm with you all the way, there is no other way to mount them. Little snug on the sides, I can take a measurement if you want.
Edit- I was able to get out and drown some mullet for a few hours today. I put my size 11 flip flop (no tape measure) across inside of the gunnel to the rear support leg for t top, made it a little past the thong. I'd estimate about 10" of clearance. I go sideways to get around.
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Thanks for the reply!! I measured my 23' Seacraft console tonight... It measures 39" x 54". I think I am going to try to narrow and shorten it a bit to match the stock size console.... I still want to have a good bit of walk around room on the boat.
I am curious as to how far forward you moved your fuel tank. I plan on at least a 70 gallon tank. Also, my plan is to relocate my batteries to underneath the console as well as far forward in the console as I can get them.
I too am coming from a high 50's 25' Center console and moving to a smaller boat. I do like speed as well and will try to get as much speed out of this hull as I possibly can. I'm just more interested in a smaller easier to pull and maintain boat at a fraction of the cost of both of my Contenders. This boat should do everything that I want and need it to do.