Spray Rails for 23CC

corbinj43 · #1 01-09-2005, 10:41 PM

Has anyone installed spray rails on a 23CC? If so, #1 did it give the boat a dryer ride? #2 Is the ride harder or softer in a head sea? #3 Any performance changes? I am looking at installing rails while I have my 23 down for re-power (Suzuki DF 225), cosmetics and electronics on the inside. I have a closed transom with a bracket.

Sleeto · #2 01-10-2005, 06:16 AM

Try a search on this forum. I know that this has been discussed here. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Reel Smoker · #3 01-10-2005, 08:47 PM

jlc,I to am curious of the performance of 23's with spray rails. Also,let us know how the Suzuki performs on your 23. What motor are you replacing?

corbinj43 · #4 01-10-2005, 10:26 PM

Hope to have the motor hung next week at best. I will not install the spray rails unless I get some kind of response from someone who has them. I do know that it will at least create some slap in a head sea, but I have run several 31 Bertrams that have them and it did nothing to affect the ride. I don't want to make a big mistake on a fresh restored boat.

flash · #5 01-12-2005, 08:13 PM

I have beautiful teak spray rails on my 23'. I have not yet run it because I just purchased it to restore. The guy that owned it before me swore by them though. He made sure I didn't have any intentions of taking them off. They look awesome also. I will try and post pictures, but I'm waiting for picturebucket to let me activiate my account. Hope this helps.

Finster · #6 01-12-2005, 08:25 PM

Something like these? I'd be interested to know to how they preform. Though I am not too crazy about the looks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...3bowMedium.jpg

Briguy · #7 01-12-2005, 10:17 PM

See the website thesmartrail.com. Call the owner. His son has a 23 sc with rails. Ask how they perform. I have them on my flats boat and they not only cut spray by 80+%, they also make the ride softer. I'd put them on my boat in a heartbeat but I don't like the look.

corbinj43 · #8 01-13-2005, 09:53 PM

Thanks- I will make the call. Anyone need a 97 200 Oceanpro. Pulling it off for the Suzuki 4 stroke 225. Runs great.

flash · #9 01-16-2005, 01:37 PM

what are looking to get? I can spread the word. Give me some info also about hours, maintenance, etc..

corbinj43 · #10 01-16-2005, 11:49 PM

The motor has about 500 hours. I got it when it had 150, and I have had it 3 years. It runs great, just want to go with a new 4 stroke and a little more HP since I am finishing up the final restoration on my 23cc. I don't have a real good handle on what it's worth. I have been looking at trader-on-line and boat trader. Putting an add in boat trader when I find out.