New here and want to say hi

[Islandtrader]

Is it the one sitting on Placida Road near the Thoroughbred GC?

[natecert]

Island,
Yes it is the one in Placida, talked to the owner a few months ago. Haven't talked price yet because I really do not kno the value of the rig. I see a total rebuild, Lm ok with that because I have a running sled.

[natecert]

Yes I am very aware of cost and time involved. For me there is no production boat made that I like enough to purchase. Having been brought up on boats all my life I guess you could call me picky about fit and function. One thing I can't stand is water on the deck. If this does not work out I will either keep looking or rebuild my current sled.
The latter would drive me insane, not having a ride.

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by natecert

Island,
Yes it is the one in Placida, talked to the owner a few months ago. Haven't talked price yet because I really do not kno the value of the rig. I see a total rebuild, Lm ok with that because I have a running sled.

That boat has been sitting there a long time. At one time I thought of making a stupid offer, but it is more of a project than I wanted. If you could get it for under $2500 I'd say it would be worth it. Good Luck! btw I live on Don Pedro

[natecert]

Flyingf,
Thanks for taking the time to respond and your insight.

If I could use the existing 200 as a temp motor it would be a big help. I just thought it was way under powered. Current boat 22 CC has a 175 looper on it and cruse is 26-28 @ 3600-3800. The 23 cuddy looks to be a lot heavyer and more dead rise.

I plan to go over and try to meet the owner and really go over the boat stem to stearn including at least to find out if the motor is siezed.

The hull needs a full rebuild, 6" water in forward bilge and loose bolt on transom bracket so I know the transom is wet.

Best to all and happy boating,
Ed

[flyingfrizzle]

Originally Posted by natecert

Flyingf,
Thanks for taking the time to respond and your insight.

The 23 cuddy looks to be a lot heavyer and more dead rise.

Ed

This may be true but the seacraft VDH bottom is super efficient so you may see better numbers than you think. I would bet if it was a strong good compression 200 you would get close to the same numbers if it wasn't to over loaded.

[ericallen01]

Think the 200hp would be great. I run twins (2.5L mariner 175hp), but the boat runs 35mph with one.

[natecert]

Originally Posted by ericallen01

Think the 200hp would be great. I run twins (2.5L mariner 175hp), but the boat runs 35mph with one.

That is impressive, I owned a 27.6 Rambo with twin 150 looper's and could not only plane on one but cruse @ 30 plus . The dry weight was 2700 and about 12* dead rise vs the SC. I am still in the learning curve, have never been on a SC, just liked the hull for years.

Oh by the way this forum is GREAT!!!!! Thanks for your help.
Ed