Opinion on redoing a 72 23'CC

Jackpot · #1 01-03-2010, 09:49 AM

Hey Everyone. I have a 1972 23'CC that has been in the family since 1976. It was repowered in 03 with two new 115 4 stroke Yamahas. I had to add a piece to bring up the transom to handle the 25" shafts for the motors since the originals were 20" and the new motors sat to low in the water. The only other changes are a t-top, new fuel tank and trim tabs. When installing the trim tabs, I noticed some wetness to the transom. So I am at a point where I know after 37 years it might be time to redo the transom. My question is keep the classic look with the splash well/ bait tank in the floor or add a Hermco bracket and change the look. I can't decide to stay classic or add the bracket and move the baitwell up to what Hermco did on another 23'. I plan on keeping the boat another 37 years and keep the same motors on the back so if I did the bracket, I don't know about the performance. I appreciate anyones input. Thanks again.

Fr. Frank · #2 01-03-2010, 10:22 AM

My 2 cents worth: keep the classic look, but raise the transom when you replace it.

ScottM · #3 01-03-2010, 12:55 PM

What Fr. Frank said. The bracket adds a level of safety by enclosing the transom, plus it improves performance, but I like the classic look far better. I've never been a fan of brackets purely for the aesthetics. An SC 23 is such a gorgeous hull that the addition of a bracket detracts from the look IMO.

jerkinlips · #4 01-04-2010, 04:38 PM

I just completed enclosing the transom and installing a bracket, and i have to say that I love the extra room in the stearn, not to mention the incredible ride. Mine had an inboard/outboard. I completedly demoed the transom due to excessive wetness, and installed an A&J Marine aluminum bracket. Been using it now for 3 months with no problems.

zach · #5 01-06-2010, 07:29 PM

Go bracket, you'll be happy you did.

Old'sCool · #6 01-07-2010, 07:18 AM

I would go bracket again but with a Hermco

Jackpot · #7 01-07-2010, 09:50 AM

Thanks for the opinions. I have been on the fence on this subject for quite a while. I'm hesitant to change anything. I still have the original seating with the cooler under the swivel chairs. Of course a leaning post would be better, but it's hard to change from the original. By the way, pretty boat. I look forward to seeing it sometime on the water around Charleston.