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rancid
07-24-2007, 05:39 AM
just wondering how hard and what parts it would take to convert this into a in /out board drive. all needs to handle is a 350-400 h.p. small block.
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lucky
07-24-2007, 06:15 AM
why ?
rancid
07-24-2007, 06:19 AM
more interior room, i have a wife and 2 kids and i want to keep the boat just add more room.
lucky
07-24-2007, 06:36 AM
more interior room, i have a wife and 2 kids and i want to keep the boat just add more room.
buy another boat - it is not cost effective unless you have all the stuff laying aroud . you would be better off putting a Jet in if you where dead set against keeping THAT boat ! When you convert you will have Holes to fill , steering to change , motor mounts , countless other issues ! If it where me i would seel the boat minus the motor and find somthing more family orentated! just my .002 Hope all is good and good luck with your prodject !
Havasu Hangin'
07-24-2007, 07:52 AM
Also, the transom may not be tall enough- if not, the x-dimension would be very deep in the water.
deeee
07-24-2007, 09:51 AM
how is that going to create more space. If want more space you would be better off sticking out board on it.
DMOORE
07-24-2007, 07:00 PM
Another thing to think about is transom strength. I would bet that the transom on your boat is not as thick as a boat that is built to have an outdrive on it.
Darrell.
rancid
07-24-2007, 08:08 PM
ok well thanks, it sounds like is a no go. and i would save space because i wouldnt have a v drive in the middle of the boat.
Outnumbered
08-01-2007, 11:28 PM
Buy a nice used family boat with an outboard if you need lots of room for a cheap price. Don't take your family out in that little thing. The extra weight of the I/O will sink the rear and probably end up tearing the transom off anyway. Bad idea.
pw_Tony
08-04-2007, 04:42 PM
Just finish that thing. Plenty of info from peeps on the v-drive forums. Just takes some initiative to get it purtty again!;) You go it sanded, detrim it and spray some primer and go from there. It's set up now just needs a little buffing lol:devil:
Good luck, I bet anything with some bright red or orange or something that thing will be getting compliments everywhere
boats&bars
08-05-2007, 06:23 PM
Dont cut up vintage boats..... just sell it and buy something else.
Outnumbered
08-10-2007, 11:33 PM
Buy this boat...he is on the boards.
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