Estimate of cruise speed - 1977 SC23 Inboard

[Koby]

Hi Guys,

Putting the peek on a ‘77 23 inboard, rehab’d about 5 years ago. Brand new Crusader 5.7l 330hp was installed.

Can anyone estimate what she’d cruise at? I’ve seen 17-18 up to 22-23.

Thoughts?

[kevmen]

I have a 78' Inboard - same engine put in 3 years ago - cruise 22-23 - prop will determine where you end up

[Koby]

Originally Posted by kevmen

I have a 78' Inboard - same engine put in 3 years ago - cruise 22-23 - prop will determine where you end up

Thanks for that kevmen, I know the boat comes with two brass wheels. I can live with 22-23.

[Outrageous]

Originally Posted by Koby

Thanks for that kevmen, I know the boat comes with two brass wheels. I can live with 22-23.

low 20's all day

[wl3solutions]

22 knots all day @ 12gph. The beauty is you run this in flat calm and 2ft chop. Not to mention how rare they are and the heads that will turn when you pass.

[steel686]

Originally Posted by wl3solutions

Not to mention how rare they are and the heads that will turn when you pass.

No question Will. I stop and stare at this avatar every time it pops up. That picture has it all. Want a scan of that hull on a hat or a shirt.

[wl3solutions]

Thanks! That shot was from the first real outing with friends and my buddies boat. We are working on a profile/line drawing of the boat for shirts and stickers. I keep you in mind when we go to that point.

[Miles Offshore]

Im getting 23-25 knots cruise now with my 350 mag @3500. Seems to be the sweet spot. The old style 350 i was around 20 @3200.