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i was wondering if there is a way to make the hull stronger and more relisent to flex. would adding cross beams to the stringers be a good idea. thanks
ok, i have a 1989 2.3l with cobra sterndrive. the unit was locked up and on closer inspection found that a bearing has gone. no big deal. upon closer inspection i found that the upper gear case assembly has a small crack at the top about 1/2 inch long. question is do i have to replace it or can...
ok i have a 17ft vip vision that currently has a i/o with cobra drive. the motor is a ford 2.3l rated at 130 hp. the boat has a coast guard rating of about 160-180 range with regards to hp. now the big question. i've read that although twins are not pratical is there really an advantage to them...
ok so here's the deal. i want to put a v8 marine motor where my 4cyl is. i know that i need a complete unit to do so. the question i have is will i have to make custome stingers so that the motor will have a place to park itself. The other question is it legal to have e.f.i on a marine motor or...
hi all,nebie here just bought a 1989 vip vision 17ft with stern diver motor. its seems that it is a 4cyl with cobra outdrive. i'm curious as to weather or not you can put a different motor in there and have it hook up to the outdrive unit or do you have to replace the everything as one unit. any...
