23' CC Power - new member - first post

[jkline68]

I have been looking for about a year and i believe I am finally going to take the plunge and buy a Saecraft (23'CC). Only problem is it's without power. I am thinking I need at least 250 hp? Any suggestions? What kind of performance can i expect? What's it gonna cost me? What about twin 150 or 175s? Also where is the best place to look for used OB? Any members selling?

[Old'sCool]

My 23' w/250 Yam 2s w/bracket performs well but, more power is always better!! A 300 Suzi would be slick!!!

[jkline68]

What shaft length is best? Motor will be transom mounted. Not on bracket. Any advice on propping?

[eggsuckindog]

Any big 250 or + will work and they will fly with that power- late model DI 225 will also work fine, I personally prefer 2 stroke but thats just me, Don't do twins too much money - rigging- maintaince and the boat rides better with a big single - I had both on the same boat and single was so much better

[jkline68]

Thanks. When you say any big 250 will "fly"....are you talking 50mph top end? I'm looking at a remanufactured 2000 Johnson 250 2s. Any opinion on manufactures? What about shaft length and prop setup?

[htillman]

I picked up a 1999 250 Johnson for my 23. Shaft length 25". I will check on the prop. Motor came off a 23 Seacraft so it has been setup for this boat. I will also get some performance figures. I know at least one other member has a similar motor that was transom mounted but now is on a bracket.

[peterb]

Single engine usually requires 30" and twins require 25".

A twin setup will cost more. Having had multiple twin setups I love twins.

Here are some quesitons that you can answer for us

1. Where are you located?

2. How are you planing on using the boat (and in what kind of conditions)?

3. What kind of shape is the transom in?


Once you answer these questions we will bombrad you with responses.

Peter

[Bigshrimpin]

Thanks. When you say any big 250 will "fly"....are you talking 50mph top end? I'm looking at a remanufactured 2000 Johnson 250 2s. Any opinion on manufactures? What about shaft length and prop setup?

250 Suzuki hits high 40's with a t-top on a 23.
Ask Capt Chuck . . . he runs a johnson 250 on a 23CC.

[jkline68]

- Located in Oswego, NY on Lake Ontario

- Planning on using for many things...Trolling for Salmon, Trout, Steelhead & Walleye in anything from calm to 4' rollers. Casting & jigging for smallmouth bass & walleye. Running wide open to the sandbars, Abay or kingston for the day to cook out/ have dinner and guzzle beer with friends (most of whom have large go fast boats). So I need decent top end and the ability to troll. Impossible? And finally ....taking an evening cruise with the old lady to watch the sunset.
Too much info?

-Transom is new.

Let the bombarding begin!

[peterb]

Otto (aka as fourboattheory) is another upstate New Yorker nto too far from you.

Here is my opinion.

Seacraft's are great boats. Great lines and a great ride. The only tradeoff is that the beefy hulls like their power.
I think that you mentioned a 250 HP Johnson. I believe that Captain Chuck has the same engine so if anyone here can give you the low down on it, he can.

Two stroke carb engines can be bought for a real good deal. The only downer is that they like the gas a little more than their DFI & 4 stroke cousins. Also, they can be a little tougher to start in the cold weather.

Welcome to the site and good luck.

Peter