Single 150hp on 23ft Seacraft CC

[caper]

Originally Posted by DonV

Just gotta ask, how do you like the etec?? If I had the money I'd put a 250HO G2 on mine in a minute!!

Like the etec a lot. Would have gone for a G2, but $6K price difference and about a 80 lb. weight difference. Boat tops out at 50 and will hold plane as low as 17 mph. Good fuel mileage and natural cruise about 28 mph.

[caper]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

I would have agreed, but I ran a 175 powerhead for the last 5 years. 175 May not be for everyones rig, but it worked for me (until I ran it through a sandbar). Based on my own experience and input from merc 150 owners, I took a gamble. We'll see the only downside is buyer's remorse.

175 held 10 - 12, 14 17, 20, 24 mph no problem through Buzzards Bay slop . . . topped out 42/43. Supporting video evidence (both calm days) : )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg7cdv1w1vE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQVIh-yo2Y


I also ran a 225 3.0L carb Mariner with a Rev4 19P for a few trips. I was shocked by the fuel/oil consumption and sold it. Caper do you recognize the seats?

Seats look great - happy you were able to use them. Your boat is nicely outfitted.

[captbone]

Any day now!

[Bigshrimpin]

Snow, Rain and 40+mph wind delay last weekend.
https://www.wunderground.com/history...eqdb.wmo=99999

This weekend is looking promising . . . ; )

[caper]

Been in the water since Feb. 6th - of course I'm in the Keys ! Been stupid windy here for the last week or so and fishing is a bit slow. Boating is great however.

[Blackfin26]

Bigshrimphin, Any updates on how the 23 runs with the Merc 150?

[thehermit]

Originally Posted by Blackfin26

Bigshrimphin, Any updates on how the 23 runs with the Merc 150?

yea......any updates?

[Bigshrimpin]

Behind schedule as usual. After I removed the old engine, I noticed the 1 1/2" fuel fill hose needed to be replaced (cracked badly) even though it was replaced with new hose in 2011. The sender gasket was leaking too, so I decide to replace that and broke off 3 or the 5 stainless screws. I drained and yanked the old tank, replaced all the hoses, and fuel filter housing/filter. I also removed the under the console dry storage box to make room for the larger tank. I have a new 110 gallon tank going in today or tomorrow. Somewhere in between I passed the Coast Guard Safety inspection exam for the Federal Fishing Permits. Slight delay.

[captbone]

Hung yet?

[FLexpat]

Since the 23 CC was offered in 74 with a single 165 I/O, I'm thinking it will run just fine with a 150 OB.