I have a pair of Merc. 470s and was wondering about replacing them with a pair of 165s. Parts for the 470s are turning to gold as we speak. What I have a question about is whether I would get enough HP from the 165s compared to their extra weight. I'm not a speed freak, but a don't want a barge...
Hello all, I just had a thought, my quota this month. I was reading about painting an aluminum deck and was wondering about putting an aluminum deck down instead of a plywood deck. With a little more cross bracing on the stringers it seems you would have the support to use rather thin aluminum...
Hello, has anyone had any experience with the new Rotary Marine engines? I am thinking about installing 2 to replace my 170s. I even thought about the 240s they have available. f I hit the Lottery, I:ll go with the 500HP and put two new jets on, just for the hell of it. Anyone with experience...
When I do the floor of a runabout I have, would I gain anything by laying 2, 3 or even 4 layers of cloth and resin down? Would this make the floor a lot stronger, or really not be worth the effort?
Hello, I have a 1979 Wellcraft that is in perfect shape. It has twin 470s and one will need head work before long. I am thinking about pulling these two engines out and installing either 2 200hp outboards, or my favorite idea, a new jet drive with an 8.1 efi. Anyone with advice or knowledge...
