Single 150hp on 23ft Seacraft CC

[caper]

Have to agree - 150 is not enough - I've got a 300 etec on mine up from a 250 OX66 and I'd like a bit more. 225 seems the minimum to me.

[DonV]

Originally Posted by caper

Have to agree - 150 is not enough - I've got a 300 etec on mine up from a 250 OX66 and I'd like a bit more. 225 seems the minimum to me.

Just gotta ask, how do you like the etec?? If I had the money I'd put a 250HO G2 on mine in a minute!!

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by caper

Have to agree - 150 is not enough - I've got a 300 etec on mine up from a 250 OX66 and I'd like a bit more. 225 seems the minimum to me.

I would have agreed, but I ran a 175 powerhead for the last 5 years. 175 May not be for everyones rig, but it worked for me (until I ran it through a sandbar). Based on my own experience and input from merc 150 owners, I took a gamble. We'll see the only downside is buyer's remorse.

175 held 10 - 12, 14 17, 20, 24 mph no problem through Buzzards Bay slop . . . topped out 42/43. Supporting video evidence (both calm days) : )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg7cdv1w1vE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQVIh-yo2Y


I also ran a 225 3.0L carb Mariner with a Rev4 19P for a few trips. I was shocked by the fuel/oil consumption and sold it. Caper do you recognize the seats?

[captbone]

Any day now!

[Bigshrimpin]

Snow, Rain and 40+mph wind delay last weekend.
https://www.wunderground.com/history...eqdb.wmo=99999

This weekend is looking promising . . . ; )

[caper]

Been in the water since Feb. 6th - of course I'm in the Keys ! Been stupid windy here for the last week or so and fishing is a bit slow. Boating is great however.

[Blackfin26]

Bigshrimphin, Any updates on how the 23 runs with the Merc 150?

[thehermit]

Originally Posted by Blackfin26

Bigshrimphin, Any updates on how the 23 runs with the Merc 150?

yea......any updates?

[captbone]

Hung yet?

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by captbone

Hung yet?

Fuel tank support was soft when I yanked the other tank. I was a little too careless and aggressive with the sawsall on one side. When repairing the damage there was water weeping from the middle of the glass. Grinding back the area there was over 4ft of delamination holding water b/w the hull and stringer layup. The tank is now in and foamed in place. Engine is going on today. I'm glad I found out now rather than later. SeaBass opens next weekend, so I need to be in the water this week.