Converting to an I/O

[ajp]

I have an old boat with a 1969 Johnson 115hp. What is the possibility of converting to a small I/O. I have the space and the transome to fit it. <br /><br />What is the weight difference?<br /><br />If the glassing in of the motormounts fairly straight forward?<br /><br />Any Major obstacles?<br /><br />I am just considering it. <br /><br />Let me know your pros and cons.

 

[moderator1]

Re: Converting to an I/O

ajp,<br /><br />I believe your question may get a better response in: Project Boats.<br /><br />Moving there.

 

[JasonB]

Re: Converting to an I/O

If the boat was designed for an outboard (light weight) the I/O may throw the weight distribution of the boat way off. Your 115 weighs about 325lbs (ballpark) and a 4cyl I/O (3.0 Volvo w/ sx drive, mercruiser would be similar) is 670lbs. <br /><br />Having one outboard boat and one I/O, I would prefer the outboard. I find it easier to maneuver and maintain. It would be much less expensive aand tons easier to keep the outboard, or upgrade the OB to a newer model.