Raising transom to 25"

dcobbett · #1 11-25-2005, 05:05 PM

Look, I did say I had my positive hat on!

Ed · #2 11-30-2005, 01:40 AM

Dan-

Congrats on the new boat.

However, I agree that replacing the entire transom is probably the best way to go in the long run.

dcobbett · #3 11-30-2005, 05:34 PM

Ed,

Thanks. I'm scheduled to meet michigandave this Friday in PA so I should have the boat in the driveway this weekend.
BTW, please keep your eye open for a Yamaha 130 for me. I understand that's a very good engine for the 20' Seacraft SF hull.

alarie · #4 11-30-2005, 09:17 PM

I have a 130 Yamaha on my newly restored boat, and it is a great engine for the hull. I think it is the best option unless you are going new, but that is close to $14K.

Plan on a full transom job, BTW.

dcobbett · #5 11-30-2005, 11:03 PM

alarie,

Thanks for the message.One of the reasons I bought the SeaCraft this fall was because Evinrude was coming out with a 130 E-Tec (2S performance, 4S econmy and low noise, good HP to weight ratio). Now I understand that that engine has either been dropped or delayed a year. Anyone know what the real story is?

My options are 115 to 140/150, depending on what brand I chose. A local Suzuki dealer is saying the 140 is actually rated at about 130 (shaft), based on "dyno" testing, and their 115 actually puts out 120-125HP. He says the best deal he can offer is on the 140 (<10K), but the best buy (Suzuki) for the SeaCraft is probably the 115 (6.5-7K+/-). Any opinions on his comments?

If I go with Susuki, I'm concerned about the weight of the 140 since I'm not planning on raising the deck anytime soon.

Regarding the 115, I looked at a 20MA with a 115 Suzuki a few weeks ago and the owner/seller was very happy with the performace and economy of his rig. Alao, I think I remember a thread sometime ago on the merits of that engine on a 20 SeaCraft, but I couldn't find anything using the search feature; anyone else remember that thread?

Lenny · #6 11-30-2005, 11:18 PM

Dan my friend has a 20 with the 140 Zuke and he swears there isnt a better motor for that boat. Have you tried Atlantic Boats in Wareham for a price? I paid 15,650 installed, new gauges, new controls, cable, out the door sales tax and all for a Zuke 250 October 04 I was waiting to see the price on the new 150 Zuke [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Ed · #7 12-01-2005, 12:11 AM

Dcobbett-

Csicknick runs a Suzuki 140 on his 1979 20 Seacraft Seafari. And Trayder and Mark both run 140's on the 20 Seacraft C/C. I dont think you can beat that motor for peformance, price and longevity. Do you know that Nat & Derek at First Light put over 3000 hours on their twin Suzuki 140's before they traded them in for a new pair.

Also. since you are a North Shore guy....you should definitely speak with J&W Marine in Salem. They are Suzuki dealers and are very good guys. Remember service after the sale is important....

Ed

cSickNick · #8 12-01-2005, 07:43 PM

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My options are 115 to 140/150, depending on what brand I chose. A local Suzuki dealer is saying the 140 is actually rated at about 130 (shaft), based on "dyno" testing, and their 115 actually puts out 120-125HP. He says the best deal he can offer is on the 140 (<10K), but the best buy (Suzuki) for the SeaCraft is probably the 115 (6.5-7K+/-). Any opinions on his comments?

I am not sure why, but it seems like Zuke dealers are pumping up the price on the DF140. When i purchased, prices seemed to be within a $1K. Now it seems more like $2K+.

Is it just the DF140 demand? Or they trying to clear out DF115? What's the deal? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

I can testify that the DF140 has been a great flawless motor [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img], but if repowering today ... $2k+ ... i would rethink my options ... [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Well, at least us 4-stroke Zuke guys have hundreds of thousands of hours before our kids think about the next repower! [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

- Nick