Need advise please
I need to replace the twin 180 hp.4cyl. mercruiser motors (non rebuildable) the alpha drives are in good shape,I researched mercruiser 190 hp. V6's dimensions and found that major modifications would have to be done and would not be feasable. The only mercruiser that will fit is the 135 hp.tks 4cyl. Has anyone done this before,if so what was the performance?
Grady White offered (single engine package) a 260 hp. mercruiser for trophy pro and sailfish models which are similar in weight, since I will be using two 135 hp. motors for a total of 270 hp. I think the performance will be similar to that of a single 260 hp. 25 foot grady. Can anyone who owns a single 260 hp. grady tell me the performance of their boat?
I checked the price of installing a gil bracket and two outboards and found the sum to be in excess of $30,000.
The price of installing two 135 hp. mercruisers (utilizing original alpha drives) is less than $10,000 total.
I would appriciate any information or advice, thanks guys
I need to replace the twin 180 hp.4cyl. mercruiser motors (non rebuildable) the alpha drives are in good shape,I researched mercruiser 190 hp. V6's dimensions and found that major modifications would have to be done and would not be feasable. The only mercruiser that will fit is the 135 hp.tks 4cyl. Has anyone done this before,if so what was the performance?
Grady White offered (single engine package) a 260 hp. mercruiser for trophy pro and sailfish models which are similar in weight, since I will be using two 135 hp. motors for a total of 270 hp. I think the performance will be similar to that of a single 260 hp. 25 foot grady. Can anyone who owns a single 260 hp. grady tell me the performance of their boat?
I checked the price of installing a gil bracket and two outboards and found the sum to be in excess of $30,000.
The price of installing two 135 hp. mercruisers (utilizing original alpha drives) is less than $10,000 total.
I would appriciate any information or advice, thanks guys