Transom Angle?

[Rufridr069]

Would anyone happen to know the transom angle on an 84 23'CC? I got 1100.00 to burn at the marine flea market and am hoping to pick one up.

Thanks

[Bigshrimpin]

http://forum.classicseacraft.com/sho...rev=#Post17133

[sogilmore]

I was talking w/ the Armstrong guys about adding a bracket. They had all the answers already for the Seacraft 23s. My memory is bad and I am without my file,but i think the 23s all had 17 degree transom angle, ah, don't go by that, but either way, Armstrong gave me all the application support I needed. sadly I am still waiting for anyone from Gil to respond w/ any useful information at all.

Armstrong Marine 800-226-7204

[Reel Smoker]

Armstrong is what I went with but really cant remember the angle#. I dont know if Gil makes a wide body but thats what you need a WIDE BODY otherwise your wasting your money.RS.

[sogilmore]

What did you have before the bracket? I ask as I have been told that a lot changes w/ the bracket, wt. drive force being farther aft, even turning is effected?

What can you share about before and after effects. My 23 Tsunami has a wt issue in my opinion, it was too hvy in the rear, sat at least 2-3" lower in the rear than other Seactafts, my bow was higher by several inches. I look at every Seacraft 23 I see in the water, I judge them by where the waterline is in relationship to the first set of lifting strakes that connect at the entry just under the chine sheer going fwd. for the bow, and the stern is easy to tell where the waterline is, if you know what i mean. I thought the bracket's wt. plus a 250 hp Yammie, even a 4 stroke would be several hundred lbs. less than the big block IO that was there. But two different Seacraft guys that did the brackets, both used Stainless Marine by the way, said not to discount the wt. and drive moved 2+ ft farther aft's effect. Both say everything is OK, but said there was measurable and noticable effect on handling and performance. The bracket and Yam OB is nice as I do not go offshore much, and I like not having all that drive gear under water at my mooring all week or weeks in between running, the OB will lift clear of the water....for what it's worth. But the cost to repower w/ the conversion to OB is easily $4-5K more than that of just replacing the eng. IO pkg that was there now. That's an expensive decision in my mind.
-Sean

[Capt Chuck]

Go with the Potter Bracket [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

410lbs of bouancey with the single chamber. All fiberglass, No electrolisis. You can also use the "Search" function on this site and read old posts on this subject, weight issues, costs etc. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Click here----> Seamark

[Rufridr069]

Chuck, I looked at the Seamark bracket but 3K is a little much. I went to Dusky and they have one which looks the same for under 2k and I can get it in any color(s) I want. Its either that or a Stainless Marine bracket.

[sogilmore]

So what was that transom angle on the SC 23. Did you find that out yet?

-Sean

[Rufridr069]

If I had Bill's money I would put twins on it....lol. I think it was 12-14 degrees I cant remember

[laser]

HEY>> if I had Bill's money my boat would be painted and in the water for me to use!!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
I put a Dusky console on my 23 and it was well built and priced right. I'd still go with the Seamark if you plan on keeping the boat. If you divide the extra cost over the years you plan on keeping the boat there is not much added cost. If you keep the boat in the water fiberglass is the way to go. The Seamark has closed flotation (less leaking) and the others are open where the transom attaches so you are relying on the 5200 to seal out the water. Fiberglass is easy to paint and repair.
The ride was awesome and the trim tabs stay up. Get the right equipment even if you have to wait to save up money, so you don't waste what you have and end up with unsatisafactory results.
Not that you asked for my opinion so I won't charge for my advise [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
Bill

Looking for that money you are talking about but I can't find it....I said to her!