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Tom A. 05-04-2020 11:01 AM

Outboard Conversions
 
I have seen a bunch of older go fast boats and cruisers restored and "resto-modded" with outboards.
I really like the idea of building or buying one down the road instead of a center console.
Eventually I see something like 48 Fountain Express in my future or maybe the addition of a ZRC island hopper......

Let's see what you got & also would love to hear some real world feedback on how they run, set up issues, etc.


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Wildman_grafix 05-04-2020 11:29 AM

Put a wrap around on that and it would be cool. I am like you, wouldn't have a issue with OB's but don't want a CC, just not for me. AT tried the OB sport boat and it doesn't seem like it went.

People love the OB cats but it seems like the OB V market is all CC's.

caseyh 05-04-2020 12:20 PM

I want to do a gladiator with ob power

Quinlan 05-05-2020 07:52 AM

Blasphemy^^^^ :ban?::flag:

315duramax 05-05-2020 09:56 AM

This whole OB trend is so lame 🤦🏽‍♂️

Interceptor 05-05-2020 11:14 AM

Money pit/schedule/resale are the words that comes to mind. I'm sure this could be done with the direction OB power is going and a structural design that accommodates hanging 3-4 engines off the back.

Interceptor 05-05-2020 11:25 AM


Originally Posted by 315duramax (Post 4737333)
This whole OB trend is so lame 🤦🏽‍♂️

Maybe understanding why someone does things is part of your maturing process.

Knot 4 Me 05-05-2020 11:36 AM

Though they obviously sound tame around the docks, the 450’s sing a sweet song while running.

PremierPOWER 05-05-2020 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by 315duramax (Post 4737333)
This whole OB trend is so lame 🤦🏽‍♂️

Why? Dont get me wrong, nothing beats the sound or speed of a traditional V bottom with BB engines, but still. We use our Nor-Tech CC far more than our Formula 382 or Donzi 43ZR mostly because we know the outboards wont have issues.

Bostonirish 05-05-2020 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 4737164)
Put a wrap around on that and it would be cool. I am like you, wouldn't have a issue with OB's but don't want a CC, just not for me. AT tried the OB sport boat and it doesn't seem like it went.

People love the OB cats but it seems like the OB V market is all CC's.

did you check out the new 29 Outerlimits outboard ? I think it looks great.


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