23' Savage Inboard

Xspectator · #1 10-28-2002, 11:36 PM

Anyone have pics of a savage that's been restored or is in good shape? I need some motivation to get to work.

John R · #2 10-29-2002, 09:10 AM

Hey Xspectator, welcome to C-S. We would like to see some pics of one that even needs some work... There was some questions of whether they were factory models or not until some spec documents were put up on the site...

For one, I'd like to see some pictures of your Savage. I think you might be the only one here with one.

[ October 29, 2002, 08:11 AM: Message edited by: John R ]

Rich · #3 10-29-2002, 11:44 AM

Savage Inboard??? Drewl.....

This will be the first one I've seen. (inboard that is) I wonder how many Savage inboards are out there??

Please get some pics to John R so we can see what it looks like.

Thanks,

Rich

Trayder · #4 10-31-2002, 12:09 AM

Number of Savage Inboards ever built = 16
Number of Savage Outboards ever built = 26
Number of Jackshafted Inboards = 1 (the MOST rare Seacraft)

John R · #5 10-31-2002, 09:16 AM

Trayder - are the "Savage Inboards" you have there really I/O's?

Miles Offshore · #6 10-31-2002, 10:20 AM

My neighboring pier bud used to have a jackshafted i/o seacraft.He had problems with the universal joints (I believe that there were 2 "u" joints)but it was a beautiful boat. I don't understand how a straight inboard could be jackshafted /or the reason for one and how it worked at all. Now Albie's (newer models are also jackshafted from the motor which is somewhat forward of the transom connected to the outdrive. Now if Ken had the only jackshafted seacraft made I'm certain he (more than likely has pictures of it, and I will try to get one from him if anyone wants me to) Now maybe the one Trayder is speaking of had a "v" drive or a similar set-up?? Ya'll have me confused now. Craig

Billybob · #7 10-31-2002, 04:43 PM

Hey Miles - I think the reason you would jackshaft the I/O would be to put the motor forward rather than at the stern like a linked I/O.IMO, that is the place for the motor, lot of cockpit room (less storage though).The Guy I bought my hull from had just restored a straight inboard, and powered it with a new Yanmar Diesal which was under the console.What a setup, and tons of range, and WAY out of my price range.

Miles Offshore · #8 10-31-2002, 06:08 PM

Billybob, sorry if I wasn't clear but I meant that I didnt understand why they would jackshaft an inboard,-not an I/O. Guess I need to reread my post's a little better before I hit the "send" button. Craig

Trayder · #9 10-31-2002, 06:23 PM

John R-

According to the SeaCraft build sheet, there were never any I/O Savages ever built

Jon G · #10 10-31-2002, 07:46 PM

Miles O, I had it explained to me that to jackshaft an inboard makes it more trailerable and able to draw less water while making it a little easier to handle? I guess that it is a cross between th I/O and the inboard, the weights up front(better ride) but you can trailer it easily and performance might even be better with the I/O drive. I saw one(23)for sale on the trader a couple of years ago with a diesel jackshafted to an i/o it looked nice, although I would hate to be standing on the deck if the shaft ever let go and came up through the floor! I guess whatever floats your boat.