Walter Eckland...
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Our family has owned a 1980 Glasply cuddy with a 470 since it was new. The engine's been rebuilt once and outdrive rebuilt twice. I've converted it to an external alternator and pertronics ignition. I've rebuilt or replaced almost every external part on the engine. The boat is sentimental to me so I want to keep it forever. But, it's always been a little underpowered, especially with two many people in the boat. I'm considering re-powering it with a 350 mercruiser and alpha outdrive for a combined weight of about 1200 lbs, or a total conversion to sea drive with perhaps a 250 Yamaha weighing about 500 lbs. Does anyone know how much the 470 with outdrive weighs?