converting from TSR to Alpha

[superiormgmt]

My current project boat is a 1980 30 foot Velocity with twin engine set-up. This is just a hull. View at www.superiormgmtco.com<br />I've been doing research in past discussion but I still dont have a for sure direction. The transom cut outs are for TSR drives. I would like to replace with Alpha one. Now, I've been told I could use aluminum or stainless plate on the inner and outer transom for an adapter plate, or fill in the holes with epoxy & plywood, or re-build transom. At this point I'm open for any sujestions and any help is greatly apreciated

 

[Bondo]

Re: converting from TSR to Alpha

Although I like the Wood,+ Epoxy method,... There Might be some sort of adapter plate out there,.......<br /><br />And,... While going to the current Mercruiser "Hole",......<br /><br />I'd jump to Bravos for a 30' Boat of that nature,.......<br /><br />That's WAY out of the Alpha League...........

 

[superiormgmt]

Re: converting from TSR to Alpha

I'll probably use the adabter plates with an epoxy build up. I know this in not the engine forum but I have a set of 350's and alpha one drives ready to install. I do plan on 454's w/bravos but not for a year or so. This boat is a working progress. I'm limited to a budget I'm 25 and dont make the big bucks yet. I guess what I'd like to know is will the alpha drives work with 350's? Or is the concern the size and weight? If I could make it through a season and attain a reasonable speed and sea worthiness I would be happy. What are your thoughts?<br /><br />Thanks a million

 

[Bondo]

Re: converting from TSR to Alpha

Originally posted by superiormgmt:<br /> I'll probably use the adabter plates with an epoxy build up. I know this in not the engine forum but I have a set of 350's and alpha one drives ready to install. I do plan on 454's w/bravos but not for a year or so. This boat is a working progress. I'm limited to a budget I'm 25 and dont make the big bucks yet. I guess what I'd like to know is will the alpha drives work with 350's? Or is the concern the size and weight? If I could make it through a season and attain a reasonable speed and sea worthiness I would be happy. What are your thoughts?<br /><br />Thanks a million

If you can find the Adapter Plates,..... You Won't Need to refill,+ Recut the Holes,......<br />It's Usually 1 or the Other.........<br /><br />Ayuh,..... The Alphas will Work,.....<br />Seaworthyness Isn't an Issue,......<br /> <br />With a boat That Big,+ Being a Hot Rod Boat,.....Being driven by a Young Buck who's no doubt Adrenalin Driven himself,.............<br /><br />I see a Major Reliability Issue...............

 

[svilla]

Re: converting from TSR to Alpha

You should save up for the Bravo's, Maybe sell off the 350's and alpha's to buy bravo's. Then shoe horn the biggest motors you can fit in there. I think a pair of 572's would about do it.<br /><br /> That is a great hull, and could be one seriously fast ride.