1979 23SF Twin 225's

[Snookerd]

Boat just went in yesterday.........still working on the winshield,bimini, ect.....Is it really ever done??? Notes on the boat: Originally one of 6 jackshafted diesels, 4 seperate gas tanks totalling 200 gallons(may be too little considering the motors )100 gallons where the Volvo sat and 2 saddle tanks below deck, extra fish box custom built behind original bow storage step, 3 inch drain scuppers that where routed through the original exaust baffles (I found my 3 inch drain plugs in the plumbing section @ Ace hardware), jackplates on both motors

[peterb]

Danny,

Great to see the rig finally in the water. i know that it has been a long time coming. You are right about the never ending project list. I took care of a bunch of things over the winter, and came up with a new list after putting her back in the water several weeks ago.

With twin 200's and a t top I can get up to about 58 MPH.

I am guessing that you should hit the low to mid 60's.

What do you think?

Peter

[Bushwacker]

Nice color combo Danny! I like that contrasting color insert in the rub rail - is that stainless or white rubber? Hard to tell in the bright sun! Congratulations on finally getting her splashed! Denny

[Snookerd]

Great to see the rig finally in the water. i know that it has been a long time coming. I am guessing that you should hit the low to mid 60's. What do you think?

Peter-Thanks for the comments. You know how long it's been! I am thinking that with the adjustable jackplates, 60+mph shouldn't be a stretch. My wife freaked that with one motor we were at 40 last night.

is that stainless or white rubber?

Denny-Thanks for the comments. The previous owner painted the black insert white. I have had a new black Taco insert on back order with Boater's World for 3 weeks now. Up close the insert is in ruff shape.

[gofastsandman]

Lesser Le Bon Temps Rouler. And I mean rollllll. Very pretty Danny. It`s still dolphin season!
Sandy

[Snookerd]

It`s still dolphin season!

GFS-Don't tempt me. I need to use the 18SF on the lift over there right now......

[Islandtrader]

Nice Job. What color Blue?

Bring that thing down to Boca Grande and we will do some Tarpon fishing.

[Snookerd]

Ice Blue

[Trayder]

I think that may be my dream machine, I know you may not be able to get away without a T-top in the FL sun but it really looks great without one, real slick.

I know you may of told us before but what is the history behind your 23?

[Snookerd]

I know you may of told us before but what is the history behind your 23?

My original comments:

Notes on the boat: Originally one of 6 jackshafted diesels, 4 seperate gas tanks totalling 200 gallons(may be too little considering the motors )100 gallons where the Volvo sat and 2 saddle tanks below deck, extra fish box custom built behind original bow storage step, 3 inch drain scuppers that where routed through the original exaust baffles (I found my 3 inch drain plugs in the plumbing section @ Ace hardware), jackplates on both motors

Jason- Here is the boat history. I think that based on the unique configuration, the boat was fished daily, charter fishing out of Miami in it's original life. When the guy here in bradenton got it, he pulled the Volvo motor and outdrive and just glassed in the transom opening, dropped the motors on the bracket, 100 gals under the console and that was about it. He fished the SKA with it down here before he bought his Contender..........