23 CC rebuild - shine

[GoodChance]

What are your cruise speed numbers with the F225? And economy (mpg)?

[shine]

from my "finding the right prop" thread...

lowered my motor 2 notches, it is now about 4" above bottom of keel. Very solid bite

Fuel flow shows 9-9.5 gph at 30 mph and 4200 rpm (into stiff wind), a little better with the wind (light load, 2 adaults, 2 tiny kids and 55 gal fuel, no ice, empty boat well)

27 mph at 8.5gph, 3900, into same wind.

I did not try any slower, but I dont think it get much better, we will see.

Im happy

The fuel flow meter needs to be calibrated, last weekend it was telling me 6.5 gph at 26 mph and 3900 rpm, which might be close as I was going with wind and a very light load.

[martin]

Tha is one Nice Ride Love the detail work and very informative build

[Capt Chuck]

Great looking SeaCraft Shine! I see your in Vero Bch, I think I passed you early evening near the Barber Bridge on the 1st. I gave you a Thumbs-Up thru the truck window?

[shine]

Ha! yeah, I remember you

[Bigshrimpin]

Thanks for posting this! Relocating mine tonight.

[shine]

It turned out pretty nice, you will need a bigger hole than what I show, I had to make it bigger to get a good fit. I needed about 3" of clearance for the Plexiglas to close. I have another piece of aluminum angle on the back side as a backing plate.

MUCH better than on top of the console !

[shine]

boat is for sale.

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