SX outdrive to duo prop

[diverpat]

Hello, I have a 1997 Seaswirl 2600 Striper with the Volvo penta 5.7 tbi engine with the sx outdrive. I would like to get a duoprop on it, I hear they drive better and get better fuel economy. I don't have the gear ratio info or model #. My boat is in San Quintin Baja Mexico. Would anybody know the cost, where can I find a used one, would it actually be worth the trouble and expense...etc... Any help will be appreciated.

 

[bruceb58]

I would not want a drive without duoprop. You just have to swap out the lower.

Just so you know, they are expensive. Set of new props are around $1400 and that was a few years ago. Not sure if you would ever break even on fuel costs.

 

[diverpat]

So I guess it won't be worth the 1400 bucks, sounds like the 1400 bucks don't even cover the outdrive itself, I guess if I found a good used one it might have props on it.

 

[evantful]

You will need to look at the DP-SM drives. Your best bet would be to sell your SX drive (if its good working condition) and try and pick up a DP-SM. I would estimate you are looking at about $2000-3000 upgrade cost, which includes the Prop set.

The install is about as easy as removing one drive and swapping on the DP-SM. The DP-SM and SX share the exact same upper unit so I don't think any hardware needs to change.

 

[bruceb58]

So I guess it won't be worth the 1400 bucks, sounds like the 1400 bucks don't even cover the outdrive itself, I guess if I found a good used one it might have props on it.

Not going to be worth it for saving fuel but well worth it in everything else. Easier to plane, easier to maneuver.