Question for Ole Yeller

[bj]

I see you have a new 21 Seacraft with a 200 Merc. I just bought a 2003 21 Seacraft with a 200 Merc EFI. I have only had it for 2 days and have not had it out yet. On the test run before purchase The GPS speed showed 41 MPH top end. I was a little disappointed it was not a little faster. What kind of top end do you get and which Merc do you have?

[BARNABY55]

I am thinking you bought from 76 Marine at Morehead City. Rememberm thats still a heavy hull to push. Where can you go 41 MPH on the water anyway.

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Boy I must be getting old, Real Old, I have had my boat on the water now for a year and only have had my 225 at full throttle for approximately 2 minutes. Once to confirm I was getting the correct RPM’s out of her and the other for curiosity to see top end speed. You know on my F 150 Ford truck I don’t even remember how far my speed odometer gage reads to much less gone over 75 well maybe 80 MPH. BJ don’t worry when you head out the inlet in 2-4 foot seas 42-50 MPH will not be a issue. Good Luck on the new Boat.
Fellow-Ship [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]
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I support the one boat theory, but usine it 4 times more often.

[ole yeller]

My boat is a 2002 model with the 200 Optimax. Best GPS top end I've registered is about 46 MPH (5700 RPM)with a relatively light load. That motor is propped with a 17P 3 blade SS prop.

That's fast enough for me, especially given the sharp deadrise on the hull [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

Other #'s:
Normally cruise at 30-35 MPH (4000-4400 RPM)depending on seas/chop. At cruise I've been averaging about 3.4 MPG, which I consider very good for a boat that size with a 200HP load on the back.

Hope this helps!

[ July 10, 2003, 02:10 PM: Message edited by: ole yeller ]

[Dave Hirshberg]

Thats great mileage!! These Hulls were so far ahead of their time and are still in production after all these years. Deep V, Reverse chine, dry ride, and variable deadrise. Even my old 23 with a gas guzzeling Johnson 225 carbed went from Ft Myers to the keys Two years ago in 4 to 5 foot chop. I burned under 60 gal on a 119 nautical mile trip(GPS). I brought 40 extra gallons for fear I'd run out. Boy was I suprised when I was adding that fuel at the dock in Islamarada sipping a cold one.

[bj]

Thanks for the info Ole Yeller. Since the first post I have seen the GPS read 40 knots. This was with full fuel and 2 people so I guess this is not far from your figures. I also have a 17 pitch prop which gives me max rpm around 5500. So far I love the boat with the only dislike being the fuel fill location which I have to pump very slow so it won't trip the auto nozzle. Do you have this problem too? Thanks.

[Ed]

BJ-

Double check to make sure your fuel filler hose is not slightly pinched under the gunnel or below the deck. I have heard of at least one new boat made by the Miami factory that was delivered with the fuel filler hose completely pinched. New owner couldnt get any gas in boat.

Good luck.

[Reel Smoker]

BJ 41 IS PLENTY YOU MIGHT GET A LITTLE MORE IF YOU MESS WITH YOUR PROP PITCH,BUT I WOULD'NT. FELLOWSHIP I MUST BE GETTING OLD TO,30MPH IS PLENTY.

[BARNABY55]

Ed saw your post on mako being a poor man's seacraft..what happens if you own both? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

[Ed]

Barnaby-

I almost owned both. Was "this close" to buying a 1972 Seacraft 20 I/O from buddy this spring and I got laid off the following week. My plan was to restore the Seacraft over the next few years and then give it to my dad as a retirement gift. Oh well.

-Ed-