New here and want to say hi

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by natecert

Island,
Yes it is the one in Placida, talked to the owner a few months ago. Haven't talked price yet because I really do not kno the value of the rig. I see a total rebuild, Lm ok with that because I have a running sled.

That boat has been sitting there a long time. At one time I thought of making a stupid offer, but it is more of a project than I wanted. If you could get it for under $2500 I'd say it would be worth it. Good Luck! btw I live on Don Pedro

[natecert]

Flyingf,
Thanks for taking the time to respond and your insight.

If I could use the existing 200 as a temp motor it would be a big help. I just thought it was way under powered. Current boat 22 CC has a 175 looper on it and cruse is 26-28 @ 3600-3800. The 23 cuddy looks to be a lot heavyer and more dead rise.

I plan to go over and try to meet the owner and really go over the boat stem to stearn including at least to find out if the motor is siezed.

The hull needs a full rebuild, 6" water in forward bilge and loose bolt on transom bracket so I know the transom is wet.

Best to all and happy boating,
Ed

[flyingfrizzle]

Originally Posted by natecert

Flyingf,
Thanks for taking the time to respond and your insight.

The 23 cuddy looks to be a lot heavyer and more dead rise.

Ed

This may be true but the seacraft VDH bottom is super efficient so you may see better numbers than you think. I would bet if it was a strong good compression 200 you would get close to the same numbers if it wasn't to over loaded.

[ericallen01]

Think the 200hp would be great. I run twins (2.5L mariner 175hp), but the boat runs 35mph with one.

[natecert]

Originally Posted by ericallen01

Think the 200hp would be great. I run twins (2.5L mariner 175hp), but the boat runs 35mph with one.

That is impressive, I owned a 27.6 Rambo with twin 150 looper's and could not only plane on one but cruse @ 30 plus . The dry weight was 2700 and about 12* dead rise vs the SC. I am still in the learning curve, have never been on a SC, just liked the hull for years.

Oh by the way this forum is GREAT!!!!! Thanks for your help.
Ed

[ericallen01]

Yes - the SC is a bit hard to plane (especially with bracketed twins) but once it pops up, it takes off. Trim tabs help here.

[natecert]

In my intro I did not give much in the way of background so here goes.

First memory: the sound of water against a wood lapstrake hull.

Ran a dingy w/ 3 hp OB at about 8 under a watch full father.

Bough first boat at 23. A 15 run about that was a mess.

At about 28 bought a 18 Star Craft glass hull, I though I was big league.

At 30 I could garantee Lake Trout on the deck. Almost pulled a Capt. licence.

31 pulled the 18 SC to FL. for the winter, fished my way from Sebastian to the Keys.

Spring came and decide to get a start in Stuart.

Jumped job to job until 34, started my HVAC career. Still at it.

Moved to Fort Myers at 36. Got rid of the SC and bought a 16 Cobia CC. Also met my best friend, we still fish together.

37 bought a 19.6 Aquasport CC.

38 move to Englewood, still in the same home.

43 bought he present sled. Spent 2 months making it the way I wanted.

46 The hammer fell, I got married. Had so much fun in the past it should have been illegal.

At 53 was ready to pull a 6 pack and towing endorcement untill I sat down and did a business plan......a real no go.

At 55 started two LLC with my best friend and his brother.

At 59 converted the Admiral to fishing, now cant get her off the boat.

Present 64, and looking for CSC project boat.

Missed a boat or two in the above. Have been in sales and management since I was 22. Took off the big cheese hat at 59 and will never wear it again.

So there you go my life in a nut shell.
Ed