ATTN. ALL SEACRAFT 23 Owners!!!!!!

[Capt Chuck]

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Click on the below link or call Don Herman @ Hermco (772) 225-6949 . He is also a member here on CSC [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

http://www.hermco.net/seamark_bracket.htm

[Reel Smoker]

Like Fellowship said twins, deffinetely floatation bracket,if installed right you should'nt have a problem with the weight and the scuppers.

[laser]

On my 23 with the Potter bracket, twin 135 Rudes, 100 gals fuel, the water line is about 2" from the chine. I can stand on the platform and stay dry even at 300 lbs. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Plus the boat flies 40 knots WOT. I believe there were some tests done on the site where twins burn less fuel and trust me 135s were more than enuf!! One member is running 115s Suzis and he has been happy.
I didn't go with the metal brackets cuz mine is staying in the water and Potter's bracket is completely enclosed floatation so you don't rely on a 2" strip to keep water out. I now have the room of a 25. It was more money but worth it to me. I posted some pics in the classicseacraft folder in boatzone.

Bill
decisions, decisions

[Hooper]

Hi K

I have an '83 SC center console with a notched transom. I repowered with a 2003 Evinrude 225 and it has been great for me. I would also agree with these guys who say twins on a notched are too much. I would definately shy away from that idea unless you opt for the Hermco flotaion bracket which looks to be a great set up.

At 4100- 4200 rpmsI get 24-25kts which keeps me happy and is really good on fuel. If you haven't looked at the 'rudes, maybe give them a look. I got a seven year, non declining warranty on it to boot.

-Hooper [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Scott]

I didn't go with the metal brackets cuz mine is staying in the water and Potter's bracket is completely enclosed floatation so you don't rely on a 2" strip to keep water out. I now have the room of a 25. It was more money but worth it to me. I posted some pics in the classicseacraft folder in boatzone.

Bill
decisions, decisions

Bill ....I saw your pictures of the bracket.....But do you have any of the whole bracket from the side or from behind (showing the transom, bracket and engines ??)Any pictures from inside ( they don’t need to look pretty either…. mid restorations shots work just fine for me !!!!
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[kglynn]

Thanks alot guys, pretty sure I'm going with 1 motor, now,
you guy made the decision very simple