18' Superfisherman performance

[rickg]

Out of curiosity what hole did they use on your engine mount?

[jtharmo]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

When Denny and I cleared the Lake Worth inlet at our Peanut Island gathering in my 88 18SF with a 130 2stroke Yamaha, he also made similar comments vs. The Restless Lady II (20 Seafari).

Hey, wait a minute...

[Snookerd]

Hey Bill-The Restless Lady II is one of the best all around platforms, but those center console boats really are a softer ride farther back. I hate to admit it, but I tweaked my knee crossing to the Bahamas last year in the Sceptre. I think having autopilot/helm and sitting farther back is a perfect way to ride in our Seafari/Sceptres. KMoose has it dialed in.....

[Capt Terry]

Thanks Snookerd-
Knew it, but forgot about a softer rider further aft, nearer the point of rotation. Like Bill, I initially kind of bristled about the 18' riding better than the Seafari. So I'd probably say sitting further aft is softer, but more wind blown spray! Years ago had a boss who came back from the Bahamas wearing his dive mask in his SeaCraft 20' CC.

[Fr. Frank]

Originally Posted by RUSTYNTABATHA

frank did you sell the 115 ?

Yes, I did. A couple of people got into a bidding war because of it's immaculate condition and I ended up getting $1800 for it, $305 over my initial asking price.
Another local pastor bought it to mount on the back of his 1977 V20 Wellcraft, which had an inline 6cyl 140 hp Mercury with a bad cylinder.

[Fr. Frank]

Originally Posted by rickg

Out of curiosity what hole did they use on your engine mount?

3rd hole mount. It's what I insisted upon. It's perfect.

[Fr. Frank]

Although it was sold to me as an '88, the HIN begins with SIC and ends in 87. Just got finished correcting the title to show it's an '87, not an '88.
The title even had the correct HIN on it, showing it was an '87, but in the year of manufacture box, it said "1988"
The fuel tank is 49 gallons, with 47 gallons useable. The original fuel tank was manufactured in November 1986, making this an early 1987 model. The late 1987 models by Tracker had a 30 gallon fuel tank instead of the 47 useable capacity of the '86/'87 models.

I'm in the process of digging out the foam to replace the fuel fill and vent hoses. The fuel fill hose is cracked right at the tank fill neck.

So console and left gunnel plate are off, fuel tank cover comes off today.

[Jetiii]

I have an 18 SF that is under reconstruction, what would you suggest I get for it hp wise, if the deck is being rebuilt and raised with Divynicell and the transom redone and raised for a 25” engine?

[Fr. Frank]

Originally Posted by Jetiii

I have an 18 SF that is under reconstruction, what would you suggest I get for it hp wise, if the deck is being rebuilt and raised with Divynicell and the transom redone and raised for a 25” engine?

If the cg doesn't matter to you, nor the ride in a chop at lower speeds, than go ahead and put an Etec 150 on it.

While weight and hp were major considerations for me, price was important too, as I'm the priest at a very small parish, and I make just $24K per year from the church, and have to supplement that by working part-time at West Marine.
I think that with this 90 Etec I just happened upon the what may be the ideal combination for me and for the boat.

[Beaver]

I agree with Fr Frank. Light is right. I have been running a 1992 Tohatsu 90on my 18 and I have been shocked at how well it pushes the boat. It planes quickly with two big guys in it and will run up to 32 mph. Average fuel consumption is 3 mpg. I’m sure the Etec 90 is doing better than that.

If I was going to put a new motor on my boat, I’d probably go with a Suzuki 90 or a Tohatsu TLDI 90.

Good luck