Islander with a Seadrive?

[rolmops]

Did anybody try? If so ,how did it work out?

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

I don't guess you worked out the problem:
[h=1]1984 Islander with140 3 liter mercruiser yet again. When will I get it?[/h]
And rather then changing to a SeaDrive or changing to a bracket:
[h=3]Adding a bracket to a 1984 19 foot Islander.[/h]
Why not go 6cyl Mercruiser?

Your Islander already has the right keyhole in the hull, 'only' the motor mounts would need to be changed and NO re-engineering the transom to support an OB bracket or a SeaDrive.

Just wondering..............

 

[wrench 3]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

Why would you want a sea drive when you don't have sails? The main feature of a sea drive was reduced drag when on sail.

 

[rolmops]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

At this point the engine is completely rebuilt,the transom has been replaced, the flotation foam has been redone and the side and floorboards are replaced.All that is left is a paint job on the hull. I did work out the problems,but in the end I still feel overwhelmed by this boat, so I am just looking for some changes to make it more of what I'm comfortable with. Besides,much as I hate to admit it, I love puttering around with stuff even when i don't understand it.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

IMO, the SeaDrive is not a move in the right direction, even as a learning exercise.

Going the other way, PULLING a SeaDrive, in favor of a bracket, sure, that might make sense.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

Why would you want a sea drive when you don't have sails? The main feature of a sea drive was reduced drag when on sail.

Sea Drive - sort of a bracket mount.

Sail Drive - thru hull mounted and business end.

 

[wrench 3]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

Sea Drive - sort of a bracket mount.

Sail Drive - thru hull mounted and business end.

Whoops, I've got to read more carefully!:facepalm:

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

Whoops, I've got to read more carefully!:facepalm:

But where's the fun then? :lol: I figured that's what happened

rolmops - From what I understand, a Sea Drive is like a WLOD: old, obsolete and difficult to find parts. You may feel more overwhelmed trying to find parts for a Sea Drive. Or even a good one to start with.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Islander with a Seadrive?

Yep,

If doing a rebuild anyways get rid of the obsolete stuff, if its already cut for the Mercruiser thats what needs to go in.

 

[ezmobee]

rolmops - From what I understand, a Sea Drive is like a WLOD: old, obsolete and difficult to find parts. You may feel more overwhelmed trying to find parts for a Sea Drive. Or even a good one to start with.

Most of a SeaDrive is just a standard Johnson/Evinrude V4 or V6. Parts shouldn't be tough to find. The only issue would be parts for the bracket and probably the tilt 'n trim. I doubt there'd be a read frequent need for parts for those. I wouldn't seek out a SeaDrive but I don't know that it'd be a deal breaker for me.