bracket on a 1978 23'

[Tsunami23]

Here are the pictures
Livewell
Bracket#1
Bracket#2

[peterb]

Looking good.

[Tsunami23]

Thanks!
Tomorrow I will get started spraying Duratech thorughout the interior. By Saturday I hope to be sanding the high build primer true and smooth. If all goes well, Sunday I'll begin painting.
Turftime, you have twin 200's. What pitch are you running? I'm having a Suzuki 300 put on and I'm curious from you or anyone else as to what pitch prop I might be able to expect. The guy that is hangning the motor seems to think that I'll be running close to a 23 or 24 pitch 16" prop. That sounds like a little much, but I don't know.

[SteveH]

Hey Tsunami 23, I am not trying to change your thread. I - as well as others I am sure - am very interested to know what type of performance you get from the 300 Zuke once it is hung and broken in. At some point, please post some basic performance numbers. I am considering purchasing a 300 Zuke for my 23 sc. Thanx in advance!! bracket looks good by the way.

[SteveH]

...I almost forgot. If you go onto the official website for Suzuki marine, they have "boat tests" for each suzuki motor, including the 300hp. They have a test for one single motor application on a 24 ft. Pro Line which is similar in size and weight to our beloved 23 ft hulls. The pro line weighs approx 3400 lbs. They tested it with a 16" X 18.5" (diam./pitch) 3-blade prop. Check it out. It is educational... I would think that it is too big of a prop judging from this test, but I am no expert.

[Islandtrader]

I purchased the Signature Finish paint from Tom Fabula, per Capt. Chuck's recommendation. I'm applying duratec thoughout the interior to resand so I can get my rough sanding true and flat.

What is this (duratec)? and why are you doing it?

Maybe you can post this back to this link.
21 Restore
I also would be interested in hearing about the paint experience...I had looked at the web sight and thought this might be good.

[htillman]

I have also ordered the Signature Paint for my Sceptre product. I will post pictures when I start the paint portion of my project. This product comes recommended from several CSC users.

[Tsunami23]

I used the Duratec to help level out the areas where things weren't entirely true and also to fill in any cracks in the old gelcoat that I didn't sand completely off. I ended up rolling it on and then sanding. I spent the most time on the console and transom. I got the first coat of signature finish on the interior this past weekend. I also basically finished up the hatch pieces but for a few touch ups. Hopefully by the end of next weekend I'll have the rest of the boat painted and I can start putting some things back together.
Hatch Covers #1 - Duratech
Hatch Covers #2 - Signature Finish w/Tape
Hatch Covers #3 - Signature Finish w/Tape
Hatch Covers #4 - Signature Finish no Tape
Transom - Before
Transom - After 1st Coat Signature Finish

[Islandtrader]

So far so good.

I got the first coat of signature finish on the interior this past weekend.

How do you like the Signature Finish?

[htillman]

Tell us about applying the Signature Finish and your results. I have purchased the application for my 23 Sceptre but am not quite ready to apply. Really curious about your thoughts. Any pointers?