? about converting from inboard/outdrives to outboards
- Thread starter leaken42
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Fun Times
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If your in Florida then I would think finding a merc 4.3 and a alpha drive should be very easy to find.
If your looking for a new drive with a awesome warranty at a very reasonable price then you should check out Sterndrive Engineering.
http://www.sterndrive.cc/
And as far as engine go, You could try U.S. Engines.
http://www.usenginesinc.com/Marine-...-Engine.html?gclid=CM_ht9CR3qMCFRX_iAodTAqSeQ
Or try googling mercruiser engines for sale.
http://www.google.com/search?source...RA_enUS351US351&q=mercruiser+engines+for+sale
Chris E
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We are facing a problem finding a Mercruiser 4.3L and alpha one gen one o/d for our craft. One suggestion was putting a jack plate on the stern and hanging a couple of 250's on her. How much trouble would we be getting into?
what kind of boat would have a single 4.3 that you would even consider putting twin 250's on? going from 205 to 500 hp? parts for these engines/drives are readily available.
Valkyrider
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I live in Florida and I have a 1979 Searay weekender that had twin mercruiser inboards. I had a bracket built for the transome and I installed twin 225 johnsons on it. It handles much better than it did before and is better on fuel. It is a 10,000 lb boat and it still runs 38 mph according to the GPS. I am very happy with it. It was a very easy conversion. I can now navigate with one engine where I could not before.
Dale
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