Most times it does not pay to convert, especially with an older boat. I'd Pensacola Fishing Forum > Boating Topics > Boat Repair ... converting an inboard motor setup on a boat to and outboard.

The weight of the new axis, depends on its length, could be similar to the weight of the tail of the outboard. Clearly inboard engine removes space inside the boat. I finished my 20' Skipjack Fly-bridge a little under a year ago and I'm very happy with the results.

The downside, well, that all depends on how you look at it. We are trying to part the boat out but its not going so well, so we figured what the hell. Re: Converting a boat from inboard to outboard. Dewey’s hung a 300 Yamaha on the back, just picked the boat up yesterday and can’t wait to get her into the water! There are several companies that make them. I am looking at at 21` cape style boat which originally had a small air cooled diesel with straight shaft and rudder steering. Who has converted from i/o to an outboard? In the boat industry in general, there is an undoubted trend in outboard powered boats of all kinds, including performance boats. Possibly the draft will increase (no, if a waterjet is placed) but boat´s trailerability has nothing to do with these changes, in my opinion. Add any tips or advice for people looking to convert their boat. Boat: 1990 Rinker 28 ft Fiesta Vee 250 Engine: 5.7 Liter V8 Mercruiser 230 hp I have found a boatyard that will pull it re glass the hole in the transom, which is below the waterline. A full transom boat like an I/O would need to have some large holes repaired in the transom, the elimination of the motor well and box inside the boat, the addition of a transom bracket, about $2000, plus an outboard engine purchase and rigging work. IMO And I was told the older, mid 80's and earlier, big outboards aren't real good on fuel, and since these were built in the early to mid 80's that's what they usually have on them. I want to convert my boat to an outboard set up. What brand of jet drive will fit, and of those that will fit, which with make the biggest rooster tail, and which will have the best acceleration when not in rooster tail mode? I am considering converting my i/o to an outboard. Discussion in 'Boats, Motors, Trailers and Towing Rigs Forum' started by dradons, Jul 11, 2019. dradons Active Member. Any ideas on beefing up the back without just a jack plate so I can stick a 225 Honda on the back? Gives us a winter project to do but it could be a lot of work. It bolts to the stern and will support the outboard of your choice. The main reason I'm considering a conversion is that a boat of this size really needs at least 115hp to get up and go well enough if i want to ski behind it. The bracket is custom made and will be expensive. Converting a Sea Sport/Orca inboard to Outboard.

If that is a pic of the actual boat please don't pull the inboard and put a outboard on it, It will ruin the look of the boat … Assuming someone with survey and/or hull repair experience has inspected your transom and it is sound (very important) there are aftermarket setback brackets which will bolt to your transom without modification.