I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

[Pmt133]

Chalky chalky or too much surfacing wax?

 

[tphoyt]

Forgot about that one. For those who care Carly is putting out a new album or whatever you what to call it in August.

 

[tpenfield]

The boat is ready to go . . . over to the re-power shop in the AM.
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In other news, I have more flooring to install, which should keep me busy while the boat is in the shop.
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[Stinnett21]

Impressive work, thanks for sharing.

 

[Lou C]

Wow great progress, can't wait to see the nice new Hondas gleaming on the transom!

 

[tphoyt]

How exciting this must be for you. It looks fantastic.

 

[Jmunk]

That was a huge project to design, build, and install the engine bracket. It’s a big accomplishment by itself then add in the upholestry work and other odd household jobs and it’s significant accomplishment.

 

[tpenfield]

The boat is in the shop . . .
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Lots of road closures due to re-surfacing (of course now that the summer crowds are here). So, it was a bit interesting getting to the shop.

 

[flashback]

Nice, and it seems your on schedule as well. Did the shop give you a time?

 

[tpenfield]

Nice, and it seems you‘re on schedule as well. Did the shop give you a time?

1-2 weeks.

 

[redneck joe]

so 3-4. Holiday and all.

 

[jlh3rd]

I've followed your entire thread, fascinated by it.
Curious...What's an estimate of constructing something like that for an every day guy. Just the addition, no motor removal or re-power.
Must include the experts' labor for checking your numbers that you consulted, your time and labor, and your materials....if it's even possible.

 

[tpenfield]

I've followed your entire thread, fascinated by it.
Curious...What's an estimate of constructing something like that for an every day guy. Just the addition, no motor removal or re-power.
Must include the experts' labor for checking your numbers that you consulted, your time and labor, and your materials....if it's even possible.

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.

 

[redneck joe]

I've followed your entire thread, fascinated by it.
Curious...What's an estimate of constructing something like that for an every day guy. Just the addition, no motor removal or re-power.
Must include the experts' labor for checking your numbers that you consulted, your time and labor, and your materials....if it's even possible.

so just a swim deck and maintain the sterndrives?

 

[Pmt133]

That hour estimate is in line with what I logged for my restoration. Granted that was just putting everything back as it was. Per a friend who does that type of stuff for a living, thats in line with what he'd charge.

 

[jlh3rd]

"so just a swim deck and maintain the sterndrives?"


no...was curious what it would run if a non DIY'r said he wants to convert from an IO to outboards and needed to construct that extension motor platform.

 

[Scott Danforth]

An aluminum pod would have been a bit less, but would only be glued and screwed, no glassing them together