Engine Swap Question -

[Hvymtl]

Buying a motorless 2005 17ft Palm Beach Center console. It was rigged according to owner for a Johnson/Evinrude. He said it had something a little over a 100 hp on it (not sure, but was 100-125hp range). I have a 2000 48 SPL with trim and tilt (well not purchased yet). Will that interchange on controls and control box wiring? If it won't easily work -- I don't want to buy the boat

 

[Bob_VT]

Just look at the plug at the end of the wiring. The shifter/throttle will work but you need to see if the plugs are the same. It will be under-powered and possible not plane out but a 48 special will move the boat.

 

[Hvymtl]

Got it. So the engine plug matching the control box is the issue. Not done this before as you can tell.

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

IMO a 48 HP on a 17 foot boat will be so underpowered you'll curse it every time you take it out.

By any chance do you know how much power that particular hull is rated for?

 

[Hvymtl]

Not sure on rating. Buying to make a little money on. Thought a 50 would be fine since we've used them on 20 ft pontoons and they will run 20 mph.