1979 23' rebuild here goes nothing!!!

[Bilfsh1979_23]

This is my first ever Seacraft I am newbie to say the least. I have a pretty extensive background in boats and mechanics alike. Any and all info is greatly appreciated! I plan to close the transom in and bracket the boat with a 250 two stroke. Of course the transom has to be completely replaced and a few minor spots inside the boat due to rot, other than that it seems to be a pretty sound boat over all. The boat comes with a new T-top, and crows nest, newer 78gallon fuel tank. But like most I plan to replace most bolt on items, complete re-wire&rigging and repower with a yahmaha 250 two stroke.

[77SceptreOB]

Welcome aboard. Good luck with your restoration. Lots of knowledge on this site.

[Bilfsh1979_23]

A few more pictures

[Old'sCool]

Good luck and keep the pics coming! I have a 23 with Yam 2 stroke and Hermco bracket. I strongly suggest more fuel capacity. I fish out of Chas SC and an offshore trolling run is ~ 160 miles round trip total boat landing to boat landing. Last trip burned 74 gals. Using the 1/3 rule my 118 was perfect. Sunshine tanks in Fla build mine and I would use them again.

[Bilfsh1979_23]

Yeah I definitely thought now would be the time to change the tank if I want more fuel which I'm pretty sure I do. I'm actually checking into building a tank with my buddy tomorrow. If I step up to a 100+ gallon tank what is the overall opinion on moving the tank and or console forward? Man I would love to be able to afford a hermco bracket those are deff the way to go. Fortunately for me I have all the resources to fab and build my own off of an Armstrong a buddy of mine owns. At least that is the plan for now.

[FAS]

good looking boat,the t- top fits it well. Great project,,and impressive ride,Sounds like you are a hands on guy,good luck and keep the pictures coming... More fuel,or second tank,gotta get over 100 gallons.

[Boatboy6]

I have a 144 gallon (factory) tank and sometimes wouldn't mind having more capacity. I would suggest doing it in at least 2 tanks. That way you have the capacity, but don't always have to carry it. It also reduces the free surface effect if you want to run light.

[shine]

I would definitely recommend more fuel, and more it forward if you can. If you cannot get the fuel forward, then consider moving console forward a little.

Moving console 6" forward moves a lot of weight (console, the two guys standing behind it, and also weight of leaning post/cooler)

that's a very nice t-top

Joel

[DonV]

Ditto on the two tanks. I have a 144 gal in mine and it sticks pretty far back (came that way when I bought it). The PO did a lot of grouper fishing in the middle grounds and needed the extra gas because he had an OMC carbed 200 hp V6 looper, which never saw a gallon of gas it did not like to eat!!! If I had to re-do it I would go with two 60 gal tanks or maybe even a 60 & 40 gallon if I had a four stroke or eTec.

[captbone]

Beautiful boat. What are your plans for that engine? I have been looking for a 30 inch shaft like that.