Aq 200 outdrive transplant

[Tazmo65]

Hi, I have a question for the volvo guys out there. I have a 1986 Searay 17'B rider that i want to transplant a 302V8 and aq200 outdrive in to. The boat HAD a 3L and alpha 1 drive in it. I know the transom mounts are different and need to know where i need to have the cavitation plate in relation to the bottom of the hull. In line or below the hull, if below how far? Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aq 200 outdrive transplant

You want the Cavitation Plate At or Above the Keel Line on a Planing Hull..........<br /><br />Usually between Dead Even,+ about an Inch Above,..............<br /><br />This holds true for about All Outdrives,+ Outboard Motors...........

 

[Tazmo65]

Re: Aq 200 outdrive transplant

Thanks for the reply. I was told by a local johnson dealer that the cav plate should be 1 to 1.5" below the hull. I just wanted to make sure i put it in there right. just curious where he came up with that info!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aq 200 outdrive transplant

Well,..... You'll be getting a Really Good Bite on the Water,............<br />But,.......<br />The Water will Also have a He11 of a Drag on You................

 

[Don S]

Re: Aq 200 outdrive transplant

Lots of difference between a Johnson outboard and an OLD Volvo outdrive. Keep the cavitation plate between even and a half inch above.