Chieftain 24 pod

[MuskokaHunter]

I sent my 1974 Chieftain 24 ft to the welder for a pod . I got 1 2019 150hp g1 evinrude 25" shaft . If I make the pod so I can do a single outboard in the middle then setup the pod to support the twins on the outside chines how funny would that look . Have the option to put on a single and twins .
Pod with a swim deck too is what I would like . Welder said it be big and goofy looking . But I don't mind I think. Any Ideas or opinions. Side note I been trying to read everything on here and online for a bit I have been reading most of, if not all the rebuilds on here. Thanks for your time .

 

[redneck joe]

Welcome to the forum.

Are you converting from an i/o?

At my age I don't care if I look goofy, on the water or elsewhere. Do what you want if it functions like you want.

 

[MuskokaHunter]

Welcome to the forum.

Are you converting from an i/o?

At my age I don't care if I look goofy, on the water or elsewhere. Do what you want if it functions like you want.

Yes I'm converting it from an I/o had old Ford 302 I sold and the old mc outdrive . Already gutted completely just aluminum shell now . I'm also getting the welder to add a new floor frame lower all one level. I may want to lift the roof later to be taller so I don't have to duck . But that's way in the future.

 

[MuskokaHunter]

it did get it to run pretty smooth, I put the electric points on it .my old man was mad when I sold it.

 

[redneck joe]

Ok make sure to add extra support to the insidw of the transom. The torque load is way different for the two.

 

[MuskokaHunter]

Ok make sure to add extra support to the insidw of the transom. The torque load is way different for the two.

Yes sir . He said he cut out the old transom and reweld a new thicker aluminum plate 1" I think . That's going to be heavy,use that to start off of I want him to add those supports on the inside as aggressive as he can. Huge L brackets x 4 or 5 . Then the floor reinforced to tie into it ,with a new real middle support down the center of the hull. Try to make it all one and heavy duty .

 

[redneck joe]

Cool. Im at my limit on technical help but keep posting others with a bigger brain will follow along.