O/B to I/O or inboard conversion

[Cruez]

Ok, I have looked for a thread that would deal with this.. with no luck..<br /><br />What would the drawbacks of converting an O/B original boat (150 hp V6 )to an I/O or full inboard drive system??<br /><br />It would seem that this boat should have no problem with it....or am I missing something that would be a problem??<br /><br />Its an 18' with closed front end and rear end..

 

[Solittle]

Re: O/B to I/O or inboard conversion

Cruez - I have not done this so hope others pop in for you. My thoughts are that it might be a difficult conversion to a strait inboard due to the shaft log and rudder post. Also most have some kind of full keel. Consider the depth of the water that you usually boat in.<br /><br />As to an I/O that should be easier if you have a full transom rather than a cut out (for the outboard). You still will have to open up the rear deck to build supports for the motot. <br /><br />Most folks would fix or repalce the outboard I think.

 

[Cruez]

Re: O/B to I/O or inboard conversion

Opening the back would not be a problem. The cover is bolted in anyway. Its almost like It could have come with an I/O.<br /><br />I was looking at the jet drives, that would seem to be a fairly simple conversion.. The attached link shows a boat almost identical to mine.. <br />

<br />and it is fitted with a jet drive.