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Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics => Topic started by: Galvestonian on May 18, 2016, 12:13:18 PM

Title: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Galvestonian on May 18, 2016, 12:13:18 PM: searched the threads, looks like the general consensus for an outboard on this model is a 250-275 horse 2 stroke. can't find the spec's on it, the 246 Family Fisherman is rated for a 285, but this is a different hull. I read plenty that it'll run "fine" with a 150, but I'd prefer to having a cruising speed slightly faster than 20mph with a 2' wake. currently running a 200 Ocean Pro, @ WOT it touches 32 mph. and it has a hole shot like molasses. not trying to be a speed demon here, and I know they're not designed for that, but my family's '73 19-6 with a 130 etec will crack 44mph. has a ttop, 40 gal wash down tank, men/gear/drink = 500lbs average. need to figure out size of fuel tank? anybody? it's a 1974. I'm guessing 70-80? also planning a 100 mile trip up the Intracoastal, it'd be good to know fuel capacity.
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Capt. Bob on May 18, 2016, 02:28:34 PM: (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/564/68AS_240_Sea_Hunter_broch_2_1971.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2804&title=as-240-sea-hunter-broch-2-1971&cat=564)

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/564/68AS_240_Sea_Hunter_broch_3_1971.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2805&title=as-240-sea-hunter-broch-3-1971&cat=564)

Looks like twin 125s (250hp) hits 40+.
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Galvestonian on May 18, 2016, 02:42:41 PM: Thanks Cap, thought about this brochure right after I posted, darn thing is my work computer's wallpaper. duh. Any guesstimation on fuel tank size, assuming it's original?
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: wingtime on May 18, 2016, 02:45:04 PM: That tower model with the full canvas enclosure is the cats meow!
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Galvestonian on May 18, 2016, 02:50:26 PM: wingtime, you off point! got any photos (besides the one from the 70's)? :drool:
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Capt. Bob on May 18, 2016, 05:06:28 PM: Quote from: Galvestonian on May 18, 2016, 02:42:41 PM
Any guesstimation on fuel tank size, assuming it's original?

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/565/68AS_240_Sea_Hunter_IO_broch_price_options2_1971.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2808&title=as-240-sea-hunter-io-broch-price-options2-1971&cat=565)

Same size for an outboard.

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/564/68AS_240_Sea_Hunter_broch_4_1971.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2806&title=as-240-sea-hunter-broch-4-1971&cat=564)
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Capt. Bob on May 18, 2016, 05:14:55 PM: (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/706/240_Seahunter_1.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14036&title=240-seahunter-1&cat=706)

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/706/240_Seahunter_2.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14037&title=240-seahunter-2&cat=706)

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/706/240_Seahunter_3.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14038&title=240-seahunter-3&cat=706)

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/706/240_Aqua_1.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14039&title=240-aqua-1&cat=706)

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/706/240_Aqua_2.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14040&title=240-aqua-2&cat=706)
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Galvestonian on May 18, 2016, 08:13:45 PM: Cap Bob strikes again with a wealth of info. Makes it look I didn't do any homework. where are all those files & brochures Bob? those I/O's look to be quite a bit more "squatty".
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Galvestonian on August 23, 2016, 01:04:13 PM: I have the 300 e-tec bolted up. I think my fuel efficiency has doubled. My old WFO speed was 32 @ 5600, now my cruising speed is 32 @ 3700. hopefully everything keeps going well.
Title: Re: 240 SeaHunter power/speed & fuel tank
Post by: Capt. Bob on August 24, 2016, 08:42:37 AM: Brochures are found in the Gallery forum. Some pics there also. Some come from my stock on my computer.