changeing motors o.b.

[teelaw64]

i have 1976 johnson 40 hp on a deep v alum starcraft . i can get a 50 hp evinrude 1973 . will that work on this boat. boat not have rate plate i now person who had this for over 20yrs now hes in nurseing home. it sat for 2 yrs he had friend use. where does water shoot out on that model 1973 does it come out muffer exust or threw prop area i had it in water so did see none thanks tom

 

[fireman57]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

Can't seem to follow what you are asking. Can you break it down a little better and maybe use a period or two so I can understand. I believe the 1973 doesn't have a telltale for the water pump as an indicator. I think they came out a year or two later. There should be a mist that comes out of the relief holes on the upper end of the midsection. I'm sorry if I can't answer everything but I am really not sure what you are asking.

 

[teelaw64]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

was just wonderng if a 50 hp would work . or is too heavy from a 40 hp

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

Weight shouldn't be an issue...won't be much difference.
How big is the boat?

 

[fireman57]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

The only difference will be the speed which could be unsafe if you are in a light boat like Tim said.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

Since Starcraft made deep-V hulls from 14' up to 26' we need to know the length and model of the boat to help out.

Check the SC brochures link in my signature for you boat specs, that should help you out.

Welcome to iboats

 

[teelaw64]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

deep v alum hull 1960 starcraft with wood floor and front deck its heavy i cant lift it up but few inches would i have use the evinrude controls too is it a lot to do

 

[fireman57]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

You will need the OMC controls which work for either Johnson or Evinrude. It shouldn't very hard to swap engines and the controls hook up the same way. If you have OMC controls already mounted just swap engines and hook up the controls.

 

[teelaw64]

Re: changeing motors o.b.

thanks