1977 Seafari 2006 Etec 150

[Vezo, Part II]

Well my first turn key boat is running flawlessly. However, my first boat I have not rigged myself. Number one battery is draining when accidentally left on overnight. It took a charge nicely but is not dependable. Number two performs like a "house" or deep cycle. Number one is marked ?/2014 so is questionable at best, located under starboard rear seat, and appears to be running everything. Have not investigated number two located under the helm seat.

Entire gauge package identical to my 1999 Johnson, including tach, speedo (?), amps (charging at 14 when running), fuel and the old system check. Hydraulic (SeaStar) steering was Kicking My Ace, at first. Seems like seven turns lock to lock, and took forever for me to stop over steering!?!

Worst part of first days with new ride is the tach is not accurate. Comfortable cruise, tach said 58 revs, and I knew this should be about top. Stayed away from it all day, finally running at 42, then 4, and at 38 she was JUST about to fall off plane!?! Thinking I had the wrong prop, I was disappointed all day. So with little traffic, I headed in the HB canal, and put her to the pins!!! Ran even better that the 99 175! Look down at tach and I'm spinning 72-7400 rpms! Yeah right. Never hit a rev limiter and she sounded perfect. She's quick!

Now I'm thinking of pulling every gauge and possibly mounting 94sv in this custom fabbed dash panel from PO. Pics to follow.

Vezo, Part II

[DonV]

Does your tach have the switch for 3, 4 or 6 cylinder engines on the back?

[Vezo, Part II]

Yes, it would be safe to assume.

[Vezo, Part II]

Without sounding stupid (uh-huh), or removing cowling and counting cylinders, is this not a V-6?

[McGillicuddy]

Swap yer battery switches to Blue Sea Systems Add-a-Battery...
and like Don said check the tach's cylinder setting. Hope it's as simple as a bad ground.

That's a scary rigging job...

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

Without sounding stupid (uh-huh), or removing cowling and counting cylinders, is this not a V-6?

Yes and look for a tan tab on back of tach.
Set to 6.

Denny sees close to 50 with his.
Dahhh

[Vezo, Part II]

Thanks Sandy. She sits well at rest...no plumbing issues? Oh, and the anti-ventilation plate is flush with bottom!!!

Part II

[DonV]

Ya know those Seafaris are really nice looking boats!! Ya did good!

[Vezo, Part II]

Thanks Don. Yes I was excited even after a six week negotiation by phone. This baby is well thought out. Just gotta get into her head a bit.

[McGillicuddy]

Nice! She's a beauty alright! Dang it, I want my own dock.

Now raise that motor a couple of holes and hang on!
What prop are you using?
More pics please! & include some pics of the electrical, too. I'm really curious of the numbers.

Enjoy!