1988 18CC - refresh - Page 2

uncleboo · #11 11-14-2016, 11:22 AM

I have the df140 4s Suzuki and it is too heavy, but, manageable. Mine is a '75 though.

TomParis · #12 11-14-2016, 08:12 PM

nice pickup, seems to be in good shape. My only question would be to the previous owner, why did you install that screw right through the Hull ID plate.

gofastsandman · #13 11-14-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TomParis

nice pickup, seems to be in good shape. My only question would be to the previous owner, why did you install that screw right through the Hull ID plate.

I have had many of those moments.

Beaver · #14 11-16-2016, 11:37 PM

I have an 18 with a 3 cylinder 2 stroke 90 hp. When I first bought the boat I was planning to sell the motor and buy a bigger one. However, I have been completely blown away by how well the 90 pushes it. With two or three big guys it still pushes 32 mph and gets 3 mpg.

I keep wondering how a new Yamaha 70F might push an 18. Ill bet it would go 30 mph and get like 6 mpg.

Nice boat and welcome to the club!!!!

Old'sCool · #15 11-17-2016, 05:46 AM

I just bought a new 754 War Eagle w 70 Yam 4S. Very light hull compared to Seacraft. I get 7+ mpg and run low 30's knts. I'm extremely happy with it. Probably play with props and get more speed but I'm turning 5500. I would definately buy another at this point.

esvboy2007 · #16 09-26-2017, 05:51 PM

Alright, circling back to this after a significant amount of time away (been a super busy summer). I finally repowered - a guy down the street from me was replacing his twin 150 yamaha 2 strokes with a pair of 4 strokes. He did a lot of offshore fishing and these guys were just too hard on gas. I scooped up the starboard engine for a good price and had it put on. I also had some new canvas cut and my father and I installed the new top on Labor Day weekend. After about 4 hours of purple power, Mary Kate on/off, comet and elbow grease I finally got the boat in respectable condition after spending the last 5 years in dry storage.

Ran like a charm - has a ton of get up and go. Don't have exact numbers but tops out around 5,000RPM MOVING. Was a windy Labor Day weekend on the east coast and she took the sea with no hesitation and not a single drop on captain or first mate. Incredibly dry and comfortable boat for the conditions. Will continue to update as progress is realized. For now enjoy the current pictures.

TomParis · #17 09-26-2017, 06:54 PM

glad you are enjoying the boat and she is running good!