1985 250 CCP restore

[Capt. Bob]

Or just get the framing square out.  

Yes, you can.  Using the Law of Sines, it's actually very easy...

Well the framing square is the ticket but technically you'll be solving a right triangle using the ratio of two sides to a given trig function. If you use the scales on the framing square for the measurements you will be solving for the tangent of the transom angle.

Navy, do you have access to the hull?

[seabob4]

However, if one does not have a framing square with scales on it, one can use a simple square, or in my case, my draftsman's T-square, and use Law of Sines.  I used my little Sea Sprite as an example...



Basically, the Law of Sines comes down to the side opposite the angle you want to find divided by the hypotenuse (the side opposite the 90* angle...

[NavyCWO]

You guys are the best, but I need some good feedback have been looking at many engines, but here we go, mint condition Johnson 275 hp V8, never seen salt water!! i am thinking that with the engine being around 600 lbs that is roughly 200 less than twins, and with all the torque it should not be that bad on fuel and should push the boat ease, your thoughts please,    

[seabob4]

You guys are the best, but I need some good feedback have been looking at many engines, but here we go, mint condition Johnson 275 hp V8, never seen salt water!! i am thinking that with the engine being around 600 lbs that is roughly 200 less than twins, and with all the torque it should not be that bad on fuel and should push the boat ease, your thoughts please,    

Just a quick read here, navy...http://www.performanceboats.com/outboar ... 00-v8.html  Same motor as the 275...

[gran398]

Agree with the link, and opinions from the past. Let's keep looking a nice set of twins.

[NavyCWO]

Evening all, anyone know anyone that might have a twin engine bracket with or without full platform? been searching all over, have found a few but these guys act like they have the last ones on the planet and imho want way too much.. anyone have a line on one 13-15 degrees... thanks..

[gran398]

Evening all, anyone know anyone that might have a twin engine bracket with or without full platform? been searching all over, have found a few but these guys act like they have the last ones on the planet and imho want way too much.. anyone have a line on one 13-15 degrees... thanks..

Give Jake at MCL a holler, his # on the Vendor forum.

Another place to try would be Sailorman....they have a lot of stuff they pull off wrecks, sinkings, etc.

[NavyCWO]

Gentlemen, im back to a single again, going with a new Suzuki 250 or 300, still debating it all but the savings with the performance will make up for it in the long run, looks like it may get as much as 4.1 mpg @ cruise with this hull on a bracket. my range and fuel will increaseby at least 34% over a 2 stroke.. still liked that 275 Johnson, but it likes the taste of fuel,,oh, I tried to upload some pics with the tutorial, guess im just too much of a dinosaur to make that work!!!  

[seabob4]

Gentlemen, im back to a single again, going with a new Suzuki 250 or 300, still debating it all but the savings with the performance will make up for it in the long run, looks like it may get as much as 4.1 mpg @ cruise with this hull on a bracket. my range and fuel will increaseby at least 34% over a 2 stroke.. still liked that 275 Johnson, but it likes the taste of fuel,,oh, I tried to upload some pics with the tutorial, guess im just too much of a dinosaur to make that work!!!  

And of course, my pat answer...try photobucket...

[NavyCWO]

Men, did it bought a pair of old school Johnson 200'S cr, 500 hours.. pressing forward  

[seabob4]

Men, did it bought a pair of old school Johnson 200'S cr, 500 hours.. pressing forward  

Ocean Runner/Ocean Pros?

[NavyCWO]

bought the 1989 Johnson 200 loopers, pick them up on sat!!! should push the 250CCP along just nice

[redemn93]

those old loopers are good motors.  can be made to make good power.  just need to keep up with them.  did you check compression and see them run?  confirm spark on all cylinders etc?

[gran398]

bought the 1989 Johnson 200 loopers, pick them up on sat!!! should push the 250CCP along just nice

Yowzer!! Hold onto your hats!

SB is gonna make yours his special project ....he LOVE'S horsepower!

Can't wait  to seeing the 'ol gal struttin' her stuff

And looking back through your thread, you will have no problem with bracket angle. Reminds me of the old tune..."Sine, Sine, Everywhere a Sine"

[NavyCWO]

gran, she should move, I am thinking all trimmed at least 50mph, problem the fuel tank is in great shape, but she only holds 120gal.