Repower options

[Tomtomterrific]

Thanks for the add I have an 85 seafarer 227 (IO) that I’ve been restoring. The PO repowered with a 5.7 around 2000. I had ‘popping’ through the carb on acceleration on my last run last season. Digging into it now I have zero compression on cyl 5. I plan to pull the head (after I scope it) and hopefully it’s a bad valve or seat. Thinking about options I wonder if anyone ever did an outboard conversion with a notched transom like the 226s have. Thinking it might be simpler/less expensive than a new transom and brackets maybe a 225 etec for weight any thoughts? Thanks, Tom

 

[DennisG01]

Your post makes it sound like you have a notched transom... but you wouldn't have that if you have a stern drive. Can you clarify what you're asking?

 

[Tomtomterrific]

Your post makes it sound like you have a notched transom... but you wouldn't have that if you have a stern drive. Can you clarify what you're asking?

Mine’s a 227 with an IO. If the motor’s grenaded I was thinking about reporting options. Possible an outboard conversion. I was wondering if anyone ever converted to a notched transom ob instead of a bracket. Thanks!

 

[DennisG01]

Mine’s a 227 with an IO. If the motor’s grenaded I was thinking about reporting options. Possible an outboard conversion. I was wondering if anyone ever converted to a notched transom ob instead of a bracket. Thanks!

Who are you going to report?

You'd be better off buying another boat than "converting" to a notched transom. It would be stupidly expensive to that. Just think it through a bit and look at all the work that would have to be done.

Besides, brackets are better, anyways.

 

[Fixit]

a rebuilt 350 is likely around 3-4000. id put in a new block

 

[plymouthgrady]

The 228 is basically a 227 with a bracket. its very doable but could get costly. i guess it all comes down to how much you love your boat vs. trading/buying a 228. 228 cockpit and profile

 

[Tomtomterrific]

a rebuilt 350 is likely around 3-4000. id put in a new block

 

[Tomtomterrific]

It was a cracked head that trashed the exhaust valve/seat. I am installing a replacement head and doing the manifolds and risers, thermostat etc. all the other cylinders have between 170 and 182 psi. And the cylinder walls are in great shape. Should run strong again! Thanks, Tom

 

[Peter A]

I have a F200 2.8L on my 208, it’s a great motor fit for purpose but a big V8 sitting low in the back of the hull in a small boat, swinging a fat prop, miss that. Saved yourself a true “boatload” of cash