1972 SeaCraft 20sf (re) build.

[Caymanboy]

-The fender holders are Accon, I got those from Lewis Marine supply.
-It does make the boat bigger, I like it, nice and clean.
-The rod holders are 30 degree, they don't interfere, but you better plan on them before hand. ;-)

[Billybob]

Beautiful job, I would say that is "just right".

Now if you happen to get in a relationship with a sweet young thing, and it goes sour, and you decide that there are too many memories wrapped up in this particular boat so you are going to sell it and start another one, would you please pm me?

[Caymanboy]

Originally Posted by Billybob

Beautiful job, I would say that is "just right".

Now if you happen to get in a relationship with a sweet young thing, and it goes sour, and you decide that there are too many memories wrapped up in this particular boat so you are going to sell it and start another one, would you please pm me?

Yea, funny thing with that and SWT's. Hopefully I have learned my lesson on mental involvement with them.
As for boats, I will be starting on the next project soon. There will always be a SeaCraft 20 in the stable, but I need something with a little more WLL. :-)

[Mikem8560]

Thats the problem with bad memories
Things get tainted.
Ive got a resteraunt ill never go in again.

[Oceanlover3]

Originally Posted by Mikem8560

Thats the problem with bad memories
Things get tainted.
Ive got a resteraunt ill never go in again.

Yea - bad memories... All just horrible. At least we can't forget how Coral Reefer became in the very first place.

[Caymanboy]

Originally Posted by Oceanlover3

Yea - bad memories... All just horrible. At least we can't forget how Coral Reefer became in the very first place.

Hmmmmmm---.

[Calibogue]

Your lenco actuators mounted through the bracket!
I will need to do the same for them to fit and get the bracket height correct.
How much rise did you use per inch of setback?

[Caymanboy]

20’ SeaCraft SF with bracket
Performance Data
6/16/13
Calm seas.
40 Gals fuel, one person, med load.
14 ¼ X 17” 3b Yamaha SDS Reliance Prop.

RPM GPH MPG Spd Knts.
1000 .7 8.3 5.
1500 1.3 6.8 8.
2000 2.2 4.8 9
2500 3.3 3.8 11
3000 4.3 4.7 18
3500 4.9 5.1 22
4000 7.2 4.3 27
4500 9 3.9 30
5000 13 3.1 35
5500 16.5 2.4 39
6000 19.5 2.5 44

I still need to do some playing with engine and prop. Want to get a little more speed out of her. :-)

[Caymanboy]

Originally Posted by Calibogue

Your lenco actuators mounted through the bracket!
I will need to do the same for them to fit and get the bracket height correct.
How much rise did you use per inch of setback?

For every 12" of setback, I raised the engine an 1", or should have.
I am happy with the bracket height, it is down low enough that I get a good portion of the flotation values, I can still mount lights, thru hulls, etc, thru the main hull and it is a good height for boarding.
But I feel the engine could go higher, so I will raise it a notch.
How is your project progressing?

I thank everyone for their kind comments.
It appears as if the wind Gods may have changed their minds, the first forecast for this w/e was ESE 15-20knts, little too sporty for my taste in this boat. Now that has been revised to 11-14knts, if that is the case, I'm ouuta here!!
Final touches going on, TUUCI Top, etc.
Last is the cooler, spear, rods, fins and TM/LLL II. :-)

[drtyTshrt]

As mentioned before. That 5k RPM slot looks good.
I bet you could go to a 19pitch and stay pretty close with your numbers.