IslandExplorer
Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Oct 21, 2019
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What a cool project, love those Islanders! And man I wish I could see what you're working with. You need to grab yourself an image hosting app or something if you can stand it so we can see this project unfold! I'm using free imgur currently, it's a pain but it works for now..
That engine swap will be an awesome upgrade and agree that you definitely don't want to be underpowered playing out on big water. If you had the engine hanging sort of in place it could help with your engine mount planning maybe. Otherwise designing in extra adjustability, if possible, might be nice. I think with your careful measurements, and the play in the mounts providing adjustment, you'll do fine. How many HP is that model 4.3 you've got? I didn't realize some w 4bbl went all the way into the 225 range, impressive little motor!
That engine swap will be an awesome upgrade and agree that you definitely don't want to be underpowered playing out on big water. If you had the engine hanging sort of in place it could help with your engine mount planning maybe. Otherwise designing in extra adjustability, if possible, might be nice. I think with your careful measurements, and the play in the mounts providing adjustment, you'll do fine. How many HP is that model 4.3 you've got? I didn't realize some w 4bbl went all the way into the 225 range, impressive little motor!