Wellcraft 23 Nova Spyder
07-07-2006, 09:28 AM
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Re: Wellcraft 23 Nova Spyder
Originally Posted by pambs
the boat is just missing the engine and the drive
the problem is that i cant find anything used here cause there are only 2-3 powerboats if the spyder counts in as one. Cyprus is an island, so not many powerboats mostly we got fishing, cuddies and big cruisers
anyone can recomend a shop that might got used engines and what about a drive, how i pick the right one?
thanks!!!
the problem is that i cant find anything used here cause there are only 2-3 powerboats if the spyder counts in as one. Cyprus is an island, so not many powerboats mostly we got fishing, cuddies and big cruisers
anyone can recomend a shop that might got used engines and what about a drive, how i pick the right one?
thanks!!!
If I was starting from scratch and had loads of cash I would put a Volvo in it.
07-10-2006, 12:58 AM
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Re: Wellcraft 23 Nova Spyder
Originally Posted by fund razor
Is there an existing transom bracket? The bracket that clamps both sides of the transom and creates a mounting system for the drive on the outside and a mounting system for the steering on the inside? If you have one, and it is intact, you might be able to use it and replace the drive with a like-drive.
If I was starting from scratch and had loads of cash I would put a Volvo in it.
If I was starting from scratch and had loads of cash I would put a Volvo in it.
07-10-2006, 02:05 AM
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Re: Wellcraft 23 Nova Spyder
the engine i'm going to get will be used 100% cause right now i cant afford to buy a new one. i was looking in the classifieds and there are a lot of good deals 496 HO around 12000 and many more, that's why i'm asking for some feedback on the 496
the boat will beused only in saltwater btw
the boat will beused only in saltwater btw
07-31-2007, 10:04 AM
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I am going to look at a 1992 23 Nova Spyder this week, what is the weight on this? It looks so far like I might buy it. Taking a run to look and make a decision. Photos look excellent! One tough boat. My uncle wanted one back when they came out. It has the 7.4 Bravo II.
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08-13-2007, 01:55 AM
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Well I bought the boat.
Took her out for a run this evening.
I found out the trim tab switches are backwards. Port switch controls stbd tab, stbd controls port. Will have to fix this immediately.
I did notice some porpoising around 40 with the tabs up. Dragging a little tab or trimming in corrected it to some degree. I will have to look into props. I have been told the prop is a 21p. I will have to look at this closer. There is another prop with the boat, I have yet to look at it. I was also told it was a 23p.
Despite the tab switch and porpoise issues, the boat is great. The switch is an easy fix. The porpoise seems to be a prop selection problem.
For those interested in prop comments, I have the 7.4 300hp with a Bravo 2 2.0 gears. I don't know my top end or rpm.
Took her out for a run this evening.
I found out the trim tab switches are backwards. Port switch controls stbd tab, stbd controls port. Will have to fix this immediately.
I did notice some porpoising around 40 with the tabs up. Dragging a little tab or trimming in corrected it to some degree. I will have to look into props. I have been told the prop is a 21p. I will have to look at this closer. There is another prop with the boat, I have yet to look at it. I was also told it was a 23p.
Despite the tab switch and porpoise issues, the boat is great. The switch is an easy fix. The porpoise seems to be a prop selection problem.
For those interested in prop comments, I have the 7.4 300hp with a Bravo 2 2.0 gears. I don't know my top end or rpm.
08-18-2007, 07:28 AM
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Engine Co -
I to am going to look a at 93 Spyder here in NJ. Boat is really clean and is calling out to me. Anything i should look for for? It has the same engine package you have so i am curious to know how you make out with the props. I am hoping to sea-trial it and make him an offer within the next couple days.
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erol
I to am going to look a at 93 Spyder here in NJ. Boat is really clean and is calling out to me. Anything i should look for for? It has the same engine package you have so i am curious to know how you make out with the props. I am hoping to sea-trial it and make him an offer within the next couple days.
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erol
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I have a 93 nova spyder it has less than 140 hours on it I have totally redone the boat it was left outside uncovered. I had to replace the floor and rear seat(rotten). It had 83 hours on it when I bought it and came with a 330 hp 454. I don't know how fast it went stock I would guess in the high 50's that was with a 23 mirage prop it would lean also I took care of that by switching to a bravo 1 prop. I built a 420 for it and the only thing that is still stock on the motor is the sea-water pump fuel pump and alt. She runs 68.7mph on gps. I am currently building a stroker 489 for next year. The boat is heavy, not many around and they ride great. I have had the boat completely apart the fuel tank they say is 80 gal but it only holds 60gal. It has a new int. gauges, steering, trim pump, all new switches lights, compass, halon, hatch lift, etc everything has been replaced including outdrive.
