I/O to outboard with boat with swim platform?

[matt167]

How difficult would a transom pod be for this boat? I might be using this hull for my 'chugger' build. But it would need outboard converted. I have a 2001 150 Merc lined up to buy cheap.

The boat is a 2000 Smokercraft Allante 196 and yes the bunks are collapsed

 

[matt167]

additionally, could I drop in a complete 3.0L, and then find a used leg for it? It's a gen II transom assembly which I have no experience with, or what will interchange The boat has been picked over, and the trim pumps/ rams and a number of things on the engine have been removed. It will need rewired if I do decide to keep it... Complete 3.0's are cheap and 125hp outboard vs 130hp I/O seems same thing to me. I don't care about go fast or slightly under powered.. Not finding a cheap I/O boat right now but looking.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... With a hull like that, goin' back with what was there, would certainly be much easier,......

The Gen.II will only accept another Gen.II,.....

 

[matt167]

Does the bobtail motor need to be from a gen 2 ? I figure an SEI 116 could be had reasonable. But a rotted boat would be cheaper even if it was gen 1 or older

 

[Bondo]

Does the bobtail motor need to be from a gen 2 ?

Nope,...... but from a MR or newer,...... 'bout '83 to current issue,.....

 

[matt167]

Cool, that opens up some possibilities then without buying a donor boat.

 

[matt167]

Well now I found a good donor boat for $250 but the donor boat is probably nicer than what I have. So I might just end up using just the trailer on this freebie boat. Donor will need fully rebuilt but it will lend itself better to my vision

 

[matt167]

New 'donor' is coming to me in the next day or 2. guy is delivering it for $30. I can't fire up my old truck for that.

It's a 1972 Snorklecraft with a 120hp Mercruiser. Someone started a deck over, so I may or may not re rebuild it. If the Smokercraft is solid after I core sample it. I think I just better build that boat

 

[matt167]

Guy responded back that the motor seized over winter. Knowing I could do a little trick with some diesel I still told him I would take it, just for less money. but have not heard back.. Now found a 1971 Starcraft Offshore V 18 with rebuilt transom, floor and gimble bearing. 120hp Mercruiser. Go to look later tonight. So the Snorklecraft would make some good spare parts