Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Owners Forum > Cigarette
I need advice 1986 Flatdeck >

I need advice 1986 Flatdeck

Notices

I need advice 1986 Flatdeck

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-20-2011 | 02:50 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Saint Clair Shores
I need advice 1986 Flatdeck

1986 Cigarette Flat Deck
600 Jomar roller motors 60 hours
Trs Drives

Winter of 2012 Im going to Stagger Motors, add bravo drives, get rid of all the trs stuff, I lose H.P. in the transes, Plus I will be able to shoot a rooster. And bravo parts are east to come by.

Cost around 8-10K
What do you think?

The only problem is my boat is turn key 73Mph any day of the week now
Attached Thumbnails I need advice 1986 Flatdeck-222.bmp   I need advice 1986 Flatdeck-333.jpg  
osen007 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 03:00 PM
  #2  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 344
Likes: 165
From: Lake St. Louis, MO / LOTO
Default

It'll cost over twice that. Plus figure new cockpit because you'll have to move the rear seat forward to make room for a stagger. Which means new engine hatch & upholstery.

Go for it!
Tiki Joe is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 03:06 PM
  #3  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
From: Dighton MA
Default flat deck

Hi l see you have nice reliable set up why would you want to mess with it, 600 hp and the weight and running surface of a flat deck stock up on bravos you will need several during the season, and as far as staggering them for 8-10 k try doubling that and by the time your said and done 1 maybe 2 mph, I love those old flatdecks but they hit a wall in the mid 70's.
soggy bottom is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 03:46 PM
  #4  
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,008
Likes: 752
From: Traverse City, Michigan
Default

You costs will be significantly more and your reliability will be significantly less.
Interceptor is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 04:04 PM
  #5  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Saint Clair Shores
Default

I have all the Bravo stuff already. I just have to redo the transome and have this guy install them. I know the set up I have now gives me no headachs. and at 3200 rpm im crusing mid to upper 40's with gas at 5 a gallon I might be better off keeping it the way I have it.
osen007 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 04:12 PM
  #6  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Saint Clair Shores
Default

Originally Posted by Tiki Joe
It'll cost over twice that. Plus figure new cockpit because you'll have to move the rear seat forward to make room for a stagger. Which means new engine hatch & upholstery.

Go for it!
You dont think I would have enough room deleting the transmissions and moving one motor back and the other forward. I know I might have to do like a stainless marine exhaust and get rid of the big tube headers. I have to mesure it to see. OH ya my boat is still shrink wrapped here in Detroit Michigan and its 44 out side today.
osen007 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 04:34 PM
  #7  
Registered
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 1
From: Lk. st. Clair MI
Default

Leave it and use it as is. Are you thinking about doing some Wednesday pokerruns with us this year?
POWERPLAY J is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 04:38 PM
  #8  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Saint Clair Shores
Default

Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J
Leave it and use it as is. Are you thinking about doing some Wednesday pokerruns with us this year?
I would love to
osen007 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 04:39 PM
  #9  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Saint Clair Shores
Default

My interior is to nice to hack all up for Staggered motors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMzfQgOGcdM
osen007 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-20-2011 | 04:41 PM
  #10  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Saint Clair Shores
Default

Ok for get staggered motors how about just changing over to bravos? I blew a TRS last year and it was 5K when it was all said and done.
osen007 is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.