Fort Myers, Captiva 24'

so cal cowboy · 06-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Hey guys anyone else have one of these? Im in the middle of a complete refit and looking for ideas on how to mount my tower. The consol on these boats fold to port and/or starboard makeing a deck mount difficult, and to heavy for a consol mount. Any suggestions?

DORADOsteve · 06-04-2009, 05:16 PM

I always liked how you were able to EASILY get 100% access to the engine on that boat. If you want to put your tower legs on the deck, you may have to do some creative fiberglass work or add some access panels to modify the console.

Possibly make it so only the forward part of the console (the seat) is removable. Get a large access panel under the steering wheel.

I will take some picts of my T24 over the weekend for some ideas.

Tough finding other owners of C24's as they are rare.

Don K posted up some picts of his friends boat a while ago.

bottemtime · 07-12-2009, 09:14 AM

Any elts have a big block in theirs. what are you seeing for cruse burn rate?
I am replaceing my old waren out 454 with fresh.

bottemtime · 07-13-2009, 04:36 AM

Mine is on the gunels (full tower) I like the extera room

DORADOsteve · 07-14-2009, 10:17 PM

Post-up some picts Bottomtime!

DonK · 07-15-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DORADOsteve

I always liked how you were able to EASILY get 100% access to the engine on that boat. If you want to put your tower legs on the deck, you may have to do some creative fiberglass work or add some access panels to modify the console.

Possibly make it so only the forward part of the console (the seat) is removable. Get a large access panel under the steering wheel.

I will take some picts of my T24 over the weekend for some ideas.

Tough finding other owners of C24's as they are rare.

Don K posted up some picts of his friends boat a while ago.

I thought I replied to this...

My buddy's Captiva has been sitting on his lift since Wilma; it took a pretty good beating amidships which cracked the gunwale and hullside. he got that repaired, and then the 350 crusader took a dump...so he is in "repower mode".

No tower on his boat...just a t-top so no real help or suggestions there.

bottemtime · 07-20-2009, 04:38 AM

Here are some pics of my tower on c24

Boat Captiva 001.jpg

Boat 001.jpg

Disco Lady · 07-20-2009, 05:53 PM

Nice looking inboard brother.

DL,

fishooker04 · 07-26-2009, 05:56 PM

We just recently traded our 24' captiva with a 315 yanmar on a 26 triton, ours only had a tee top so can't help much with the tower but is was a great boat and ran great with the yanmar good luck with yours!!

DORADOsteve · 07-29-2009, 06:38 PM

fishooker post up some picts!!

DonK · 11-13-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonK

I thought I replied to this...

My buddy's Captiva has been sitting on his lift since Wilma; it took a pretty good beating amidships which cracked the gunwale and hullside. he got that repaired, and then the 350 crusader took a dump...so he is in "repower mode".

No tower on his boat...just a t-top so no real help or suggestions there.

My friend is getting restarted on getting his Captiva cleaned up. He would love to speak with other owners.

Please PM me or email me at donk@thefishtank.cc with contact info if you want to hook up with a Captiva owner!

06-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
so cal cowboy Grunt Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	Fort Myers, Captiva 24' Hey guys anyone else have one of these? Im in the middle of a complete refit and looking for ideas on how to mount my tower. The consol on these boats fold to port and/or starboard makeing a deck mount difficult, and to heavy for a consol mount. Any suggestions?

07-12-2009, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
bottemtime Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Naples Fl Boat: Captiva 24 Occupation: Marine Contractor Posts: 3	Captiva 24 Any elts have a big block in theirs. what are you seeing for cruse burn rate? I am replaceing my old waren out 454 with fresh.

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06-04-2009, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 716	I always liked how you were able to EASILY get 100% access to the engine on that boat. If you want to put your tower legs on the deck, you may have to do some creative fiberglass work or add some access panels to modify the console. Possibly make it so only the forward part of the console (the seat) is removable. Get a large access panel under the steering wheel. I will take some picts of my T24 over the weekend for some ideas. Tough finding other owners of C24's as they are rare. Don K posted up some picts of his friends boat a while ago.

07-13-2009, 04:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
bottemtime Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Naples Fl Boat: Captiva 24 Occupation: Marine Contractor Posts: 3	Mine is on the gunels (full tower) I like the extera room

07-14-2009, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 716	Post-up some picts Bottomtime!

07-20-2009, 04:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
bottemtime Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Naples Fl Boat: Captiva 24 Occupation: Marine Contractor Posts: 3	Here are some pics of my tower on c24 Boat Captiva 001.jpg Boat 001.jpg

07-20-2009, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	Nice looking inboard brother. DL,

07-26-2009, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishooker04 Grunt Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sarasota Boat: 2690 Triton Occupation: Student Posts: 3	We just recently traded our 24' captiva with a 315 yanmar on a 26 triton, ours only had a tee top so can't help much with the tower but is was a great boat and ran great with the yanmar good luck with yours!!

07-29-2009, 06:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Boat: TOPAZ 24 Posts: 716	fishooker post up some picts!!

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