'73 23' Rework & boat porn :)

[Old'sCool]

So the heat index has been over 100 for way too long and it's hot as sh!t!!! I keep tellin' people it's my diet plan as I've lost 6 or 7 lbs. the past week. I should mount the bracket/motor this week. All rod holders, cleats, bow rail, hinges, etc. are on. I brightened up the t-top Sat. w/Woody Wax. The first time I've tried it and it seemed to do OK. Trim tabs are mounted and bracket relieved for short Bennett cyls. Pucker factor was way high drilling bracket/rigging holes. I decided to go with Hermco's thru-bracket rigging; Thanks Don!!







The transom is ~ 2 5/8" thick

[Old'sCool]

I moved some pics within photobucket so they don't show, sorry. The bracket/motor are on and yes, it's still over 100 here I decided to run the rigging through Don's bracket so the large hole gets his aluminum sleeve and the smaller hole gets pvc and hyd. steering. I still need to add the 5" Bay Manuf. engine extension to make this a 30".

[Old'sCool]

Updated pics; Trim tabs, t-top stuff, hyd steering, engine rigging hose. I pulled all the wires, etc to the rear.Bilge pumps/float switches mounted, bait pump, decals, reg #'s on. Still need to terminate (finish) wiring, baitwell plumbing, rub rail, bolsters, the list goes on....

[Rlbol]

Boat sure looks nice! I like the color!
Have you done the engine extension yet? If not could you please take pictures and post them with information?
Which leaning post is that? Looks like that is the live well? Can you also post some more pictures of that?
Thanks

[SteveH]

I am impressed. looks really good. I think I am eventually going to buy a hermco bracket for mine... question: did you have to move the trailer axles any to compensate for center of gravity shift?? if so, approx. how much??

[Blue197320]

is that a scarab chris LED spreader light on the front of the electronics box? if it is how do you like it so far? i want to get some for my t top as well.

[Old'sCool]

Thanks all!! Bay Mnfg ext. kit is 2-3 weeks backordered. McKee "pogy pen" lp/lw. mckeecustomboats.com The trailer was sized/adjusted with the old bracket. I haven't moved anything. Those are scarab chris led deck lights. They're very. very bright and burn nothing. My nav, deck, baitwell, and (eventually under gunwale) are led. I'll get more pics when Irene's over

[Bushwacker]

... question: did you have to move the trailer axles any to compensate for center of gravity shift?? if so, approx. how much??

Steve, FYI - I had to move axle aft about 12" on my 20 to get adequate tongue weight, but I also added new motor that was over 100 lbs heavier. Wouldn't think you'd have to adjust the trailer that much on a 23.

With the same motor, this will be an interesting back-to-back test to determine performance benefits of a bracket! Should be able to raise that motor at least 3-4" or so relative to keel, from where it was on transom! I went up over 4" on mine and AV plate is still not quite out of the water as it should be when on plane.

[thehermit]

Looking Good I want to see your new waterline I also bet your see a quicker jump on plane. You will see improvements on both that you will like!

[SteveH]

thanx bushwacker for your input.