Laveycraft 20.8 Sebring production

[282]

Can you post a picture of the open bow model?

[Oregon Gator]

[282]

Real sharp good luck with it.

[Oregon Gator]

It should be back together and running in June, I will post new pictures after she's all dolled up again.

[Lavey jr.]

I recently purchased the Sebring 20.8 Open Bow that was featured in the 1997 October issue of Hot Boat Magazine. I am in the process of restoring the boat, and making a few upgrades. It is now running a GM 502 stroked to a 540 producing 605.9 HP at 5300 rpm. Once the boat is all back together, I am sending a 30P Bravo 1 to BBlades to have it labbed. Last summer I took it out a couple of times to just get a feel for it before I started the restoration. It will run 77 mph on GPS with the stock 26P, not sure of the rpm due to the fact that it broke after tapping on the Tach too hard. I have since purchased a complete new Livorsi gauge pack. My concern is that this is going to be a family boat, and I don't want to endanger them or anyone else that I might have the pleasure to take out. From my understanding that once you start running 80+ MPH you need to upgrade your steering. The question is... Does anyone know of any integrated transom steering systems that I can get installed without having to cut or modify the swim steps? Any and all recommendations are greatly appreciated.

The Mercury Racing ITS fits perfectly with no cutting into the swim steps. Uncle Dave has this set up on his 20.8. Also, this thread has a lot of useful information on the 20.8's http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...brings!/page24

[Oregon Gator]

I was hoping to not have to replace my OD. Any other suggestions?

[Uncle Dave]

Been looking into this chatting with Chris and some others, I think Latham can make a top cap based external system that MIGHT work.

UD

[Oregon Gator]

I guess I will need to contact Latham? Or... Save my pennies and go XR with ITS!

[Uncle Dave]

I guess I will need to contact Latham? Or... Save my pennies and go XR with ITS!

Working on it ...

UD

[Oregon Gator]

UD,
It's all back together and have been enjoying it thoroughly. Family loves it, I'm still concerned with the steering from a safety standpoint. Just sent my 30P Bravo One off to be worked, and know I'm going to be running low to mid 90's. Did you happen to hear back from Latham?