I/O to Outboard Conversion...JB???

[12Footer]

In another topic, it was sugested to convert <br />an I/O boat to outboard. Where can one obtain the bracket to handle ,say, twin 150s?<br />How much are these brackets? Do offer addition floatation (as they would proly throw-off the wieght distribution)?<br />And finally, how much are they?<br />My brotyher has a PRETTY 24deep vee,but don't like inboards or outdrives,and I can't blame him...but it's a nice hull and off shore design.<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />I'm no expert, but I DID sleep at a Holiday Inn last night!

 

[JB]

Re: I/O to Outboard Conversion...JB???

I can't name a specific supplier, but I would expect any major marine supplier to be able to. In a pinch, one can be fabricated of 2" of laminated marine plywood and fiberglassed. Have an engineer check your design for strength before you build it.<br /><br />It is important not to overpower. On a large boat (over 20') length times transom width will give you a close figure to what the USCG would rate it at.<br /><br />Outboards almost always weigh less than same-power, iron block I/Os or inboards but the weight is farther back, so some relocating of other weight might be a good idea.<br /><br />You will be amazed at all the deck space you gain and the improved performance and handling, especially low speed, in-the-marina handling.<br /><br />Good Luck, 12Footer.

<br />JB

 

[12Footer]

Re: I/O to Outboard Conversion...JB???

Thanks, JB.<br />And it sounds like a neat prject (not that he needs one more project).<br />I just wish I had the time and money to fool with it myself. He has two pretty C/R OMCs<br />,that pretty hull,and everything else he would need except a suitable transom-mount,and it's all collecting pine needles LOL.<br /><br /><br /><br />------------------<br />I'm no expert, but I DID sleep at a Holiday Inn last night!