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03-06-2015, 10:12 AM
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I ran a 16" on my old 23. I think the stock one was 16 x16. I don't think you could run a 17" wheel as its to close to the tunnel and would cause cavitation and a bit of noise. The CC26's run a 17" but the tunnel is much bigger or wider and the shaft angle is slightly different. The 26's also had a cavitation issue with some noise also did not like to turn to port at speed.
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03-08-2015, 04:51 PM
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I managed to get the prop from the previous owner, 17 x 17 3 blade. I now have a starting point.
So. I am really close to the engine decision. I believe it will be the PCM 409hp beast. Prerequisites were, fast and clean. I really like the cooling system on the PCM. KISS theory! I want to be able to "loaf" along at about 25 knots without a horrendous fuel burn, but have a little sumtin under the hood for when one of those pesky outboard fellas pull alongside. Did i mention fast?
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03-11-2015, 09:17 PM
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i run a 17x15 with some cup on mine and it does very well, plenty of clearance to hull.
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03-12-2015, 08:45 AM
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power will have to be increased exponentionally to gain speed... there's no way a 23 inboard will run with the go fast outboards,such as the contenders,yellowfins and jupiters - ain't gonna happen... smart move: repower with a new merc 5.7 horizon,use a 1.5:1 zf gear and be done with it it's gonna prove to be reliable and incredibly fuel efficient the boat will run a real good speed with that power - and the best part: it's an easy install/set up if you want to run with the fast outboard rigs - get one trying to make that inboard run with them is going to be like finding bigfoot - a dream...
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03-13-2015, 05:37 AM
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I'm not sure about running with the new go fasts. I want to see a solid 40. Fast for an inboard.
I will routinely carry 5-6 people and a large cooler of water/beer! The Sea Craft 23 inboard was fairly popular here. For a small island, I can count 4 without thinking about it much. I know 2 for sure have inboard Volvo Diesel and are pretty tired. None are restored. I'm trying to be a little different. My nature!
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03-17-2015, 05:07 PM
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I ran a 17-17 for a while on mine but the old 260 hp was just not enough to spin it in the proper rpm range. Also tried a 4 blade 16 i believe and that was a waste of a grand too! Lol. Worked my way back to i think im turning a 16-15 now and that worked great with the old motor. Going with a new vortec this time so i will see how it does with an extra 50 ponys.
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03-17-2015, 08:35 PM
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Ive got a fuel injected marine power 350 with 315hp and a 1.5-1 zf gear, cruise anywhere from 20 to 27mph depending on seas, seas here on the cape are generally crappy and the boat will cavitate a lot if you don't bump it down. if you want to run 40 go with the outboards
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