Seafari Stern

[oldbluesplayer]

G -

I agree with CSN - I hadn't had an outboard since 1988, been I/O ever since, till now with my Seafari, and I was worried about the OB cutout, and apparent lack of freeboard back there - mine is still cut for a 20" shaft motor.

But, I've been out trolling in what became 4-6's, including stern to, and quartering on the stern, and have yet to take on water (knock on wood). When I did my rebuild of the transom, I thought alot of building an inner splashwell wall, and may still do it, but after a number of outings, I'm much less convinced I that even need one.

Of course, I have a V4-115 hp Johnson, lighter than your 235 - didn't get a chance to reply to your other post before, but yes, I can hit 30 mph (gps measured) easily in smooth water, with me, my 240 lb son, and a full tank of gas, the battery is in the starboard rear compartment, the port rear compartment is a built in fishwell, not removable, and was full of water and fish (blues), so some extra weight in the back as well.

Bill