Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Family Fisherman/Dual Console/Sport Rider Rebuilds => Topic started by: gabe on March 23, 2005, 11:36:17 AM

Title: REPOWER 1979 246FF OMC I/O to OUTBOARD ON BRACKET
Post by: gabe on March 23, 2005, 11:36:17 AM

I have a 1979 246 OMC I/O (800 series).  Had boat since new and ready for 2nd repower.  Now that OMC is out of business I was thinking of closing up the hole in the transom and installing a 4 stroke outboard on a GIL or ARMSTRONG bracket.  Does anyone know if the transom is strong enough to handle this type of conversion.  Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.   THANKS

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Post by: Anonymous on March 23, 2005, 06:49:30 PM

desiel volvo penta stern drive is what i would do

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Post by: Radioshop on March 24, 2005, 09:24:58 AM

I second the diesel vote, but would reccomend the Mercury/Cummins offering over the Volvo.  Parts on Volvos can be mighty pricey.

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Post by: Argo on March 24, 2005, 10:04:29 AM

I like the cummins too. But that is cause that is whats in my new truck.  :)  You would be fine with the outboard bracket as it is done all the time.  I have one on my 246.