our 7SSM hit 62 on the GPS with a stock 502 MAG on the first go and still had throttle, just not enough cajones

post pics please

Yes, I bought it without power. Im not exactly sure what power he had. I got the boat for a fair price I think, alot cheaper than what he asked for.

Please post pictures!!!

Starting to tear down the transom - rotten.
Stringers in engine compartment - rotten.
Electrical system - installing completely new system.

And so on... Well, the boat is 25 years old so I had it coming.


A question for you guys who runs carrera 24's with big block;
Were you able to fit the engine and still keep the rear seat?
I think I will have to rebuild the rear seat into stand-up bolsters to fit the 496HO.

... forgot to mention... The wooden frame of the front seat bolsters were totally rotten... New frames will be made.

Started to rebuild the transom with resin today so things are moving along really nicely.

Hey! Were are you carrera guys? :drink:

Yes but it is tight.
All 24x7s (Carrera,Pantera,Pythyon,Jaws,Superboat,etc)
Have the same tight cockipit but they all have rear seats with big block.

Thanks for the reply!
Does anyone have a picture of the engine compartment and the rear seat?
The 496 is shaped like a square box and Im really concerned that I will have to rebuild the rear seat. I think the height will cause some problems.

Remember that all carrera's are not created equal, Depends on the x-dimension even when using the same engine package. Also that boat originally came with a trs drive, trs trans, bbc. So I believe the engine was sitting further forward compared to a bravo one which will leave more room for what you want. 496dimensions are length 35",width 33",height 24". I also know it is a one piece hatch with seat. P.S almost bought the boat, bought another same color, year, also without power. :boat: