A few questions

[NoBones]

72 should be 19' 6"

Raise deck 2 inches
Raise transom 5 inches

Case closed !

Good luck, have fun...

[Finnatic]

Originally Posted by NoBones

72 should be 19' 6"

Raise deck 2 inches
Raise transom 5 inches

Case closed !

Good luck, have fun...

Thanks NoBones, I didn't thing 2" would be enough, I'm sure you guys know. Not sure about 19'6" the registration states 20'6" as did the last owner.

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by Finnatic

Thanks NoBones, I didn't thing 2" would be enough, I'm sure you guys know. Not sure about 19'6" the registration states 20'6" as did the last owner.

2" will probably be fine if you are powering with 140 HP or less 4 S or 150 HP or less 2 S. The 20' boats were designed for 75-115 HP 2 S's - they do fine with a 115. What motor are you planning to hang on it and what do you use the boat for? What is your typical load and your typical daily run?

We need to develop a check off list like -
I. Boat length (please check one) -
1) 15' Scampi
2) 19' Bowrider
3) 20' CC
4) 20' Seafari
5) 23 CC
6) 23 Sceptre/Tsunami
7) 25 SeaFari
8) 27 Seamaster
9) 27 Raceboat
II. Power (please check one)
1) 75- 90 hp 2S / 4S
2) 100-115 hp 2S / 4S
3) 130-150 hp 2S / 4S
4) 150-225 hp 2S
5) 150 - 200 hp 4S
6) 225 - 300 hp 2S
7) 225 - 300 hp 4S
8) Twins - please specify________
9) 240 Bridgeport
10) Rolls-Merlin Go-Devil
11) Quad Bearcats
III. Typical Load / Windage -
1) Tee Top
2) Tee top with electronics box
3) Hardtop
4) Tower
5) Bikini tops - yes / no
6) Fishing gear
7) Dive gear
8) Beer (rounded off to the nearest case)
9) Persons(*) on board
(*) including mother-in-laws
IV. Boat use -
1) Fishing
2) Diving
3) Cocktail cruiser
4) Camping / Cruising
5) Racing
6) Sandbar Party Classic Chick Magnet
7) Tax write off through shell company (i.e. "Trolling Gear Research,
Assessment and Analysis LLC.")

The answer to these questions will help us here at Classic Seacraft provide the best suggestions and route for your well planned endeavors to resurrect the this Classic.

[NoBones]

Originally Posted by Terry England

2" will probably be fine if you are powering with 140 HP or less 4 S or 150 HP or less 2 S. The 20' boats were designed for 75-115 HP 2 S's - they do fine with a 115. What motor are you planning to hang on it and what do you use the boat for? What is your typical load and your typical daily run?

We need to develop a check off list like -
I. Boat length (please check one) -
1) 15' Scampi
2) 19' Bowrider
3) 20' CC
4) 20' Seafari
5) 23 CC
6) 23 Sceptre/Tsunami
7) 25 SeaFari
8) 27 Seamaster
9) 27 Raceboat
II. Power (please check one)
1) 75- 90 hp 2S / 4S
2) 100-115 hp 2S / 4S
3) 130-150 hp 2S / 4S
4) 150-225 hp 2S
5) 150 - 200 hp 4S
6) 225 - 300 hp 2S
7) 225 - 300 hp 4S
8) Twins - please specify________
9) 240 Bridgeport
10) Rolls-Merlin Go-Devil
11) Quad Bearcats
III. Typical Load / Windage -
1) Tee Top
2) Tee top with electronics box
3) Hardtop
4) Tower
5) Bikini tops - yes / no
6) Fishing gear
7) Dive gear
8) Beer (rounded off to the nearest case)
9) Persons(*) on board
(*) including mother-in-laws
IV. Boat use -
1) Fishing
2) Diving
3) Cocktail cruiser
4) Camping / Cruising
5) Racing
6) Sandbar Party Classic Chick Magnet
7) Tax write off through shell company (i.e. "Trolling Gear Research,
Assessment and Analysis LLC.")

The answer to these questions will help us here at Classic Seacraft provide the best suggestions and route for your well planned endeavors to resurrect the this Classic.

Jiminy Christmas Marshtackie......

Did you start early today with the buy one get one..

AKA: BOGO

I know Walgreens was running a special, but jeesh...

You made me half looped just tryin' to read your response..

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by NoBones

Jiminy Christmas Marshtackie......

"Just the facts Ma'am",
Signed, Joe Friday

[Finnatic]

Originally Posted by NoBones

Jiminy Christmas Marshtackie......

Did you start early today with the buy one get one..

AKA: BOGO

I know Walgreens was running a special, but jeesh...

You made me half looped just tryin' to read your response..

I would like to power with a 150 4 stroke. I never had the boat in the water so can only guess at the water line from the old bottom paint line. I will use the boat in Long Island sound, these boats are great for the wash board conditions we frequently see. I run twin 150's on my 2360 I like to get to my fishing grounds asap weather permitting. It's my understanding this hull design was used when Sailfish boats came to be. My 2360 Sailfish hull looks very similar to my Sea Craft hull.

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by Finnatic

I would like to power with a 150 4 stroke. I never had the boat in the water so can only guess at the water line from the old bottom paint line. I will use the boat in Long Island sound, these boats are great for the wash board conditions we frequently see. I run twin 150's on my 2360 I like to get to my fishing grounds asap weather permitting. It's my understanding this hull design was used when Sailfish boats came to be. My 2360 Sailfish hull looks very similar to my Sea Craft hull.

Finatic,
Based on that data Captain, I would concour with No Bones post #2 (if you're not putting a bait well behind the seat) Good luck - send pictures.

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by Finnatic

I would like to power with a 150 4 stroke. . .

These boats were designed for motors of 300 lbs or less, so if you're gonna hang almost 500 lbs on the transom, you're gonna have to move a lot of weight forward to keep from screwing up the CG and hurting the ride & low speed planing capability! It would be easier to balance with a DI 2-stroke, which will also have more mid-range torque for getting on plane with a heavy load.

[Finnatic]

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

These boats were designed for motors of 300 lbs or less, so if you're gonna hang almost 500 lbs on the transom, you're gonna have to move a lot of weight forward to keep from screwing up the CG and hurting the ride & low speed planing capability! It would be easier to balance with a DI 2-stroke, which will also have more mid-range torque for getting on plane with a heavy load.

I was not sure about the weight. I don't want to start shifting weight or change the performance of the boat. I'll keep the 300 lbs in mind when looking for power. Thank's

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by Finnatic

....... My 2360 Sailfish hull looks very similar to my Sea Craft hull.

Finnatic,
Snookerd once told me that it was actually a 21 Sailfish that beat the 21 Alim in the CIA sea trials for the Bay of Pigs invasion boat in 1961. Carl bought one and copied the hull shape of the VDH hull and went on to win some boat races or something and the rest is history.
Anyway, I understand Snookerd is saving up his weekly allowance for a Sailfish because he wants "an original" to bolt that new 300 Zukie to! Then he'll have a great Sarasota dive boat and he'll be set for life. One needs goals in life.