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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Trim is the angle of the keel vs. water level. So, a zero angle would be even with the water level. Generally, you want a slight upward angle at rest and not too much upward while underway. I’m hoping for a slight up angle at rest (0.5-1.0 degrees). And less than 3 degrees underway. The...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The happiness meter will include the following inputs . . . .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    In my career working days I did a lot of Project Management 'stuff' . . . Factory Automation, Software Implementation, Facility Build-outs, and the like. So, naturally I have a project schedule for this conversion project, which I'll share for the benefit of those crazy enough to take on this...
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    Marine gas gauge shows less than empty.

    The best part of this is that you will never run out of gas :ROFLMAO: European senders are 180 ohms . . . US senders are 240 ohms. I am wondering if it a gauge/sender mismatch :unsure:
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    Windlass Goes Up but not Down

    Yes, as AD said the solenoids should be near the windlass, so as to keep the high-current wire runs as short as practical.
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    Windlass Goes Up but not Down

    Well, you can test a few things . . . Free fall . . . let out some chain (manually if you have to) so that the anchor is hanging from the bow roller. Then go hit the down button. See if anything happens. Self launching . . . with the anchor in its full up position, loosen the chain...
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    Windlass Goes Up but not Down

    Aside from any electrical issues as mentioned . . . I am wondering (asking) if the bow roller is the 'self-launching type' and if the windlass is set for 'free fall' feeding.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I don’t understand the question 🤔. They are new engines. No reason to un-crate them ahead of time.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, they know I built the extension bracket.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The back seat is OK . . . Not an issue. There is a side panel that I could have left out, because they removed it to run some wiring.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Work is progressing . . . I stopped by the re-power shop today and things are moving along . . . Transom drilling . . . . Engines are being un-crated . . . . .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Once I get the boat back with engines/rigging, I have a few more items on the punch-list before launching. . Install New Compass Install Depth Transducer Install Side Trim Pieces Install Trim Tabs . Then splash-day will be upon us :D
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Now that the boat is over at the re-power shop, I have been finishing up a home project (flooring). . . . . Just as the last nail went into the trim, the Admiral started moving furniture into the room. :rolleyes: . In other news, the Merc 7.5 runs and the dinghy will be launched today to...
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    Help! Bought a 1993 Four Winns W/ 5.0 OMC Cobra Motor and Drive - Losing power after crusing

    This situation is playing out as many do . . . expensive lesson, that you will learn from
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    Help! Bought a 1993 Four Winns W/ 5.0 OMC Cobra Motor and Drive - Losing power after crusing

    Disconnect the tachometer and see if the problem goes away. Also remember that you bought a 33 year old boat. There could be all kinds of issues, that the seller & God don't know about.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Early on I recall doing a sell/buy analysis . . . It looked like I'd be spending an additional $100K. EDIT: Basically selling something nobody wants and trying to buy something that lots of people want.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Project Budget Update . . . Here are my latest figures on the project budget. . . The $20K instant savings on the Honda 350's really helped the budget.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Yes, the boat is moved back on the trailer about a foot to lower the tongue weight for trailering. It will be scooted forward once the engines are installed.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I've been asked that by others as well . . . My materials, supplies, and tooling were about $12K. The Navel Architect was $5K . . . My time invested is about 400-450 hours. I would guess a shop would charge $30-40K, as it would basically be an extension and not a stand-alone bracket.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    1-2 weeks.
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