23 CC Power Opinions

[goodpen]

Wow, that picture sez a lot! Where did that happen, there at the dock? What was the cause?

I understand the weight concerns but this particular boat came with twins in 1972 and what was the weight of motors then, about 300 lbs each plus a 30 gallon live in the splashwell which would add about another 300 lbs. plus 4 batteries in front of that. This setup had alot of weight in the rear. I will remove the live well and move it under the leaning post and the batteries will be in the console. The fuel tank location and capacity will stay the same. So all the weight of the Hondas should equal the original set-up plus I have 5 inches more of transom.

Beleive me I am not totally sold on the idea of the twin Hondas and if not for the price of them I would try to go to lower weight 4 strokes like the 140 Suzuki's (4 cylinder models). The other option is what horsepower does this boat need to perform well with a single, 250hp? If 250, will a 4 stroke perform like thea 2 stroke except for getting out of the hole?

Strick, the bulkhead I was referring to is the splashwell wall in front of the motor. In the picture above it has the curve in it with the wooden drop down wall.

[eggsuckindog]

First I am a 2S fan and not as familar with 4S, they will never be as responsive a 2S IMHO, just the natural of the beast. I have just heard quite few guys that went to them and were disappointed in the performance. Now that being said, it appears if you go a tad higher in HP that hole shot complaint goes away, its just seems its the same HP vs the same HP. A 250 DI 2S will push that thing like a ski boat, just said it should be an option.Its just the rigging initially and double maitaince that adds a ton to the cost, these 100 checks are supposed to be kinda steap $ wise. Honda builds everything good, always has and the deal may make the difference, I'm not worried on the weight too much with stuff you mentioned-Good Luck