From Inboard to Outboard

[fcalvarez]

I have a 1996 Inboard 18' Boston Whaler Rage, and I will like to change it to Outboard. Is it possible? What should I do? Can anybody help me?

 

[ajp]

Re: From Inboard to Outboard

Sure it is possible. If you have the $.<br /><br />I seen an article in BoatUS mag regarding that process. Basically you add a shelf(new transom) onto the back of the boat to mount the Outboard on. The shelf holds the engine 1-2' back from the original transom to get the proper weight distribution for the lighter motor in relation to boat size. It looked pretty nice in the article, I imagine the shelf to hang the motor on would be quite expensive. <br /><br />FYI<br /><br />Arlan

 

[ajp]

Re: From Inboard to Outboard

Probably cheaper to trade boats.<br /><br />Arlan

 

[fcalvarez]

Re: From Inboard to Outboard

Thank you both for your comments!

 

[Hooty]

Re: From Inboard to Outboard

Hey fc,<br />I think all your looking at is a manuel jack plate. You'd have to check price. Basspro haz um.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />hooty

 

[fcalvarez]

Re: From Inboard to Outboard

Thanks a lot hooty.<br />fc

 

[Paddling]

Re: From Inboard to Outboard

fc, my brother-in-law and I did this to his 23' cuddy several years ago. We filled the transom holes with plywood and glassed over. We think the transom was stronger when we finished. We built our own mount with aluminum diamond plate but several commercial models are available. Check out this web site. http://www.armstrongnautical.com/repower.html

 

[fcalvarez]

Re: From Inboard to Outboard

Paddling, yours has been the best advise yet. I really appreciate it!