Have you considered adding a flotation bracket, like made by Armstrong? https://www.armstrongnautical.com/armstrong-outboard-brackets/

Hi All,

I have pushed the button on closing the transom on my 1986 250xf and having a extension bracket being built to hang 2x Suzuki DF250's. Its being built into the hull and stringers in fibreglass and will extend out from the keel for the benefit of additional buoyancy.
At present I only have one Suzuki DF250, but thought it wise to make provision for more power in the future.

The question I wanted to ask, is what is the generally safe accepted transom extension to allow a safe full tilt with a Suzuki DF250? I have read that 26" is tight and most go for 30" to be safe with the V6 motor.

Appreciate if anyone can point me to the answer on this? I'm thinking 30" would be wise as it's guaranteed to fit.

Cheers

Jonathon

I have a 79’ 19-6 FF with what seems to be an original 2 litre merc on the back. Runs great! But can anyone explain what the two push buttons on the throttle controls are used for? And how difficult would it be to update and make modern?

Post some better photos showing what your talking about.

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The fuel fill hose in the coffin


This cap has 3 hole mounting.  The boat had a 4 hole mounted one before.

I currently don’t even have a tank to put in the compartment, just the portable red plastic ones.
Everything I have photos of are in my gallery now.

 Thanks guys!! I posted 19?? because I am not sure of the year. My research tells me like '68. To confirm the windows were never there , no evidence of being glassed over. Too bad, whoever bought originally didn't spring for the $40 option. hopefully i get a little better at pics and posts. glad to be aboard