medic3538
Member
- Aug 17, 2008
- 151
- Boat Info
- 2005 260 Sundancer. 2003 F250 Super Duty V10 Ford Tow. 5.0 KW Kohler genset. Old school Naman GPS.
- Engines
- 350 MAG MPI, Bravo 2 drive.
Yes my fellow Sea Ray junkies...I am 1/2 way to possibly starting this porject.
Here is the concept: I am going to remove the 350 Mag off my 260 Sundancer, install an Armstrong bracket off the transom and then throw a new 350 Yamaha outboard on the boat.
I have found a yard that is wiling to take on the project with me.
I have been thinking over the power needs as have the guys at the yard in regards to the loss of the alternator from the 350 Mag. We just ordered the detailed specs from Yamaha and are just mulling around ideas in case the Yamaha alternator will not have enough juice to power the battery charging system. ANy thoughts on that one folks?
2nd: I have a few ideas of what I am going to do with the extra space in the engine room with the inboard removed. Interested in anyone's ideas on that.
I am sure many of you are thinking: "Why the heck is the guy going to trash his boat and remove his engine and make all these crazy mods.
Well, I am over hearing about my outdrive this...my inboard that, my maintenence costs are crazy, etc., etc., Yes I am aware the amount of money we may spend will ebe beyound any maintenance cost savings, but dam......
WHY CAN'T A GUY GET A NICE CRUISER WITH A YAMAHA 350 OUTBOARD ON THE BACK????
So, I think that I am going to take this on and try to complete before this summer hits. Yes, i do have a back up boat so I won't lose any time on the water just in case things go past the spring.
I will keep everyone posted and appreciate anyones comments, taunts or general, "you are nutza' buddies.
Sometimes, you just have to see if it can go down.
Wish me skill!!
Here is the concept: I am going to remove the 350 Mag off my 260 Sundancer, install an Armstrong bracket off the transom and then throw a new 350 Yamaha outboard on the boat.
I have found a yard that is wiling to take on the project with me.
I have been thinking over the power needs as have the guys at the yard in regards to the loss of the alternator from the 350 Mag. We just ordered the detailed specs from Yamaha and are just mulling around ideas in case the Yamaha alternator will not have enough juice to power the battery charging system. ANy thoughts on that one folks?
2nd: I have a few ideas of what I am going to do with the extra space in the engine room with the inboard removed. Interested in anyone's ideas on that.
I am sure many of you are thinking: "Why the heck is the guy going to trash his boat and remove his engine and make all these crazy mods.
Well, I am over hearing about my outdrive this...my inboard that, my maintenence costs are crazy, etc., etc., Yes I am aware the amount of money we may spend will ebe beyound any maintenance cost savings, but dam......
WHY CAN'T A GUY GET A NICE CRUISER WITH A YAMAHA 350 OUTBOARD ON THE BACK????
So, I think that I am going to take this on and try to complete before this summer hits. Yes, i do have a back up boat so I won't lose any time on the water just in case things go past the spring.
I will keep everyone posted and appreciate anyones comments, taunts or general, "you are nutza' buddies.
Sometimes, you just have to see if it can go down.
Wish me skill!!