REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

[dmarkvid2]

I HAVE A 1987 21' CUTTY CABIN. IF I REPOWERED THE BOAT WITH A NEWER ENGINE, OR EVEN A BRAND NEW ENGINE, WOULD THE EXSISTING MOTOR MOUNTS IN THE BOAT ACCEPT THE NEW ENGINE? ARE THEY ALL THE SAME? WOULD I NEED TO HAVE THE MOUNTS CHANGED?<br />MY BOAT HAS A MERCUISER 5.7 THANKS

 

[Bondo]

Re: REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

If the boat Had a SBC,..... <br />Then Another 1 Will Fit Perfectly........<br /><br />The Basic Outside Dimensions of the SBCs Haven't Changed since 1955............<br /><br />Although you Might run into Other fitment Issues..........More Info is Needed......<br /><br /><br />BTW,...... Loose the Cap-Lock,..... It's Hard to Read,+ Rude........

 

[dmarkvid2]

Re: REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

Sorry about the cap-lock. What does sbc mean? and,,<br />What other info could you use to help me? I will try to get it for you. thanks again.

 

[Bondo]

Re: REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

What does sbc mean?

Small<br />Block<br />Chevy......<br /><br />Go to your local Chevy/GM dealer,+ Get yourself a "87" Vintage 5.7l Truck Long Block Crate motor,......<br /><br />Bolt on All the accessories from the original motor.......<br /><br />Throw it In the boat,.......<br /><br />And,... Go Boating........

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

You need to make sure your replacement engine rear main seal is the same as the one you are taking out. One piece or Two piece?

 

[dmarkvid2]

Re: REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

well to tell you the truth Reel, the engine is long gone. Is there a way i could tell by the out drive bell housing? thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

Soooo,........<br /><br />There's No Donor Motor.....???....<br /><br />That Changes your position,.. Alot....<br />My 1st reply Still applies.....(thanks on the caplock thing)<br /><br />Your boat is an 87,... So it'll be an Alpha 1 drive.....<br />You could buy almost any of the current issue Mercruiser SBC configurations,+ It'll Drop into Place,..........<br />There maybe Wiring,+ Plumbing Issues to deal with,.....<br />It'll be a Drop-in,.. But probably Not a Plug & Play...........<br />That'll run ya $3000./$5000......Just Guessing Here.....

 

[dmarkvid2]

Re: REPOWERING MY CUTTY AND ENGINE MOUNTS

Thanks Bondo, you've been a great help. I'm sure you'll (everyone) be seeing me alot on this forum I'm very handy, but I dont know it all. And it good that I can talk with my fellow boaters.<br /> This boat is my pet project. It will take time, but I will get this boat restored, and floating.<br /> Mark