1974 23 CC - project

[joshmon71]

Where did you source the seacock and flange? groco brand? I am up in wellfleet and just bought donnies 23, and will be down in chatham this summer living since rent out the house. this is on my project list. i have less room for placement of the thru-hull, has to be in the last 1 foot of the transom so can access the seacock if need be-any issues with that? if you ever need an extra hand let me know...

-Josh

[wtenglish]

Which direction do you have the strainer for the thru-hull facing?

[strick]

You want it facing forward. On my 20 I have it facing backwards and it works great when at a stand still but when traveling water will drain out of the bait tank. So I have to close the seacock when traveling in that boat. I had the opposite problem on my 23. On that boat I had it facing forward and when underway it would force water into the bait tank and flood onto the deck. I would usually close the seacock to prevent that from happening when underway. One could adjust the seacock so it is only half open to slow the water flow I guess. There are other types that I've see guys use.... one in particular that is flat but has little cheese grader scoops facing forward that catch the water and help the flow into the bait tank.

strick

[thehermit]

Boat is looking good...when's that bracket going on it?

soon....soon

reelescape..yea those are off the shelf Marelon. They were available @ the local chandlery. The stainless replacements are on the "next winter" project list.

The Seacock is all bronze and all groco. I had to go to Hamilton Marine to get the inside flange that lets you replace the ball valve. Its a 1" thru hull that replaced what was there. I only am using it for a washdown right now. The strainer is facing forward and like Strick said the ball will be closed when on the mooring and when not using the washdown.

Josh, Im curious how your boat does with the bracket and without tabs. Tabs did not make my "list" this year

[Old'sCool]

I mounted my strainer facing forward also. The bait pump screwed into seacock has a seperate pick-up for washdown.

[joshmon71]

only had the boat out 2x, and it is in at nauset marine getting a new oil thermostat/water pump/pre-emptive fuel float switch replaced. hard for me to say how runs with tabs, not enough to compare with. it jumps up on plane darn fast with the 250 verado and 17P mirage plus, and prob would help a little there in theory but hard to imagine needs much, and def with the balance. have more to say about that when get the tabs on i guess.

sourcing the groco parts now thanks! Looks like jamestown distributors has them...

[Bigshrimpin]

It's coming . . . I know I am the hold up with this restore. I sure wish Hor-hee (Jorge) were here to sand.
Tub is 42" wide, 24" deep, setback is 28", swim platform is 72" wide and setup for a single. I swear it's almost finished . . . uggggg!!

[ROBCAR]

Big,

That bracket looks awesome.

What are you using for materials..epoxy?, wood?, composite?

[Bigshrimpin]

Thanks!! Sure is nice working in that garage! I used Iso - polyester resin and 1708 with everything. I opted for 3/4" doug fir marine ply after sticker shock on the coosa board. Hermit was a super nice guy to offer me a boat he bought for the motor 2000 Johnson 200hp carb in trade for the bracket. I didn't know at the time I'd be buying a house, getting a new girlfriend, moving my shop, and while trying to hold down a full time job in Boston (commuting from Onset). Luckily it's very close to being finished. I gave the 22 Seawolf WA to my Dad for Father's day . . . and I already bought an aluminum bracket for that boat. Striped Bass Season is coming up fast and this bracket project will be finished this week . . . even if I have to pull some all nighters.

[thehermit]

That bracket looks awesome.

Dito