18SF guys, anyone run a 25" motor?

[McGillicuddy]

The water in the bilge is like leaking through the scuppers. I'm not sure if the 18 has thru-hull scuppers, but if so its a common problem and an easy fix.

What happens is the the scupper tubes separate from the glass-wrapped wood block that encases them and incoming water begins to rot through the wood block and trickles along the stringer falling into the bilge.

Any number of ways to fix it, but do a search for scupper repair over 3 years or so and you'll find a bunch of insight from many who've shared the experience.

Good Luck!

[2182]

i have a 1985 18 w/ a newer 150 johnson. i think it weighs 391# dry. i redid the splashwell when i got the boat. it self bails like a charm. dont get me wrong; ive backed down hard and taken some water in, but it drains right out. it sounds like it depends on the year your boat was built...

[Snookerd]

i have a 1985 18 w/ a newer 150 johnson. i think it weighs 391# dry. i redid the splashwell when i got the boat. it self bails like a charm. dont get me wrong; ive backed down hard and taken some water in, but it drains right out. it sounds like it depends on the year your boat was built...

That 150 set-up is strong. We had an ocean runner 150 that was very fast on the 87 18SF. Just did self-bail from the deck at rest without anyone in the stern, and the engine well drain holes were fine. I will check how close the engine well drains are with the 140 Suzuki. They were filled because the water line was right up to them on the 1987 18SF.

I had a chance to see KeysCruz's 18 with the Etec and bracket last year at our Keys Gathering. Great boat!