If memory serves the fuel tank is in the bow in the 185 to help with weight distribution and they handle differently depending on fuel load. I would think a big block would really throw off the CG and make for an ill handling/poor performing boat. Given that it also has an Alpha drive, I would look to power it with a small block in the 300 - 350 HP range to accomplish your goals.

It's been a busy December and January!

We sold our house and moved the first of December to something a little smaller with a nice in-law suite. A couple of small renos later and the inlaws are all moved in.....my garage went from 1200 square feet to about 400.... So it's been challenging to set up my new glorified shed!
Moving two families has had me running busy!!

Hows the PQ family dealing with winter? I know im goin nuts waiting for spring. Just drinkin some beer talkin boats with a buddy tonight and thought id check up on you all.

Cabin fever setting in pretty bad here!!!

I was able to 'buy' extra vacation time for this year so I'm trying to plan/maximize my boating season.

Winter is one thing, but rain, then 16 degrees. Uncle-I give!!!

+1

This one's for you Jake and Mike!

this winter is quite terrible,with tons of snow....I'm also a biker,so one can imagine the wait.....grrrrrrrr

You don't know how close to the truth this is...we've had firetrucks get stuck in alleys and on side streets

Still about two feet of snow here!

Long winter for sure...a week in tampa and a quick run down to the Detroit boat show sure helped. On one hand I can't wait for the warm weather but on the other still a heck of a lot of "winter" projects to finish up before boating season!