Possibility of swapping my 115 Merc from my Astro onto a Cimarron that had a Johnson?

[DemoDick]

Found a used Cimarron that is in perfect condition other than a blown motor(ran out of oil). Boat was kept covered and in a car port it's whole life.

It has a blown Johnson on it. My Merc is ready to run. I have all the controls.

I believe I have read correctly that the bolt patterns are all the same to rig them up.

Thoughts?

 

[Psiclown]

Re: Possibility of swapping my 115 Merc from my Astro onto a Cimarron that had a John

I think it depends on the year and H.P.

 

[DemoDick]

Re: Possibility of swapping my 115 Merc from my Astro onto a Cimarron that had a John

Going to look at Cimmaron ASAP. Just have pictures so far. Of course this could turn out to be a looks good on paper but not in person kind of thing, but I am just looking for possibilities.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: Possibility of swapping my 115 Merc from my Astro onto a Cimarron that had a John

We are talking outboards? If so then swapping them is no problem at all, you'll need the control box and cable for the Merc to swap over too.

 

[Utahboatnut]

Re: Possibility of swapping my 115 Merc from my Astro onto a Cimarron that had a John

Even IF the bolt holes dont line up I would still go for it if it all pans out on condition. The holes are an easy fix plus when you drill and prep the new holes you might get a glimpse of the condition of the transom.. If you have all of the controls and cables I would go for it..

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Possibility of swapping my 115 Merc from my Astro onto a Cimarron that had a John

even if the bolt holes dont line up i would still go for it if it all pans out on condition. The holes are an easy fix plus when you drill and prep the new holes you might get a glimpse of the condition of the transom.. If you have all of the controls and cables i would go for it..

ditto!!!!