console sizes

Briguy · #1 04-22-2002, 02:18 PM

I have a 78 23'cc it came with the "super console" I looked at a '77 before I bought mine and it came with a much smaller console. I like the superconsole because the front seat swings out opening up the entire inside.

FELLOW-SHIP · #2 04-22-2002, 03:12 PM

HA DEEPSUSHI
I HAVE THE SUPER CONSOL AND LOVE THAT DOOR IN THE FRONT. HOWEVER I HATED THAT LITTLE SEAT THAT WAS ON THE SWINGING DOOR IT DIDN’T MAKE ANY SENSE TO ME SO I CUT THE SEAT OFF THE DOOR LAMINATED GLASS AND FAIRED IT TO BE A FLAT DOOR. NOW I LOVE IT AND AM ABLE TO GET TO THAT HATCH DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER CUT THAT HATCH IN TWO JUST TO GET TO IT. I PUT THE HATCH BACK TOGETHER AND NOW I HAVE HINGES TO OPEN IT FROM THE SIDE.
FELLOW-SHIP

Scott · #3 04-23-2002, 12:22 AM

I also have the large console. Its what came with the boat and I like it, Large enough to hide behind in the weather. The only thing that might not be that great is that it takes up more space inside the boat. Inside the console is alot of room and very easy to get to the back of the dash. I also have two doors, the one with the seat and then one that is flat.

Fellow-Ship my hatch also was split and hinged (I think this was the original design) and I'm thinking of doing what you did...(like Steve's boat). I was even thinking of making that hatch like the Silverhawk, where it opens where the hinge was (from the middle of the hatch)
AS for how you got the large or small one originally good question.

Miles Offshore · #4 04-24-2002, 01:13 AM

Mine also has the large console(78) and actually came with a very high tinted windshield that I had cut down last season because it was difficult to see thru running at night. 8" or so now. My hatch is also split , and looks to have been standard. Craig

capesams · #5 04-23-2002, 08:04 PM

what year is your 23 ?

[ April 23, 2002, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: steve ]

deepsushi · #6 04-24-2002, 12:21 PM

Unfortunately, I don't own one yet!! I have been looking for quite some time, but have not quite been fast enough!! I missed out on a gutted 23 io for 3000 last summer. I was the second guy who called about it but, the first guy bought it (surprise... surprise).

I am really looking for the straight inboard version and I wish I hadn't been out of the country last week or I might have had a chance at the one on boattrader last week.

The pursuit continues.... so for now I have to live vicariously through you guys....

Billybob · #7 04-24-2002, 06:20 PM

Aw man, I'm sufferin from little console syndrome.I do kinda like the original teak louvered doors, but would like a little more storage and shelter - the thing is tiny.Guess that's why they make Helly Hansen's, huh.Plus it's not the size of the console it's how ya, aw never mind !