I was thinking of converting my 242ss to an outboard. I have searched but have not found if this has been done.

Why would u do that?

I love the boat but I hate having to deal with the shallow waters.

I have not seen it done with a "Curved Glass" model but the '84~'86 242 SF and SS had an outboard option. One of the salesmen at High Lift in Miami had an '86 model with a 300 Horse Johnson that ran between 60~65. ...55 with 4 aboard and 125 gallons of fuel was a decent cruise for that boat. They weren't real popular then because everything outboard was 2 stroke...but with today's 4 stroke OB's it would be a sweet package.

Thank you for the reply, I'm between doing this or building a 383 stroker which I know will not solve my issues with shallow water but at least I'll be a bit quicker.

You have to consider what your goal is with the boat and how much money you are willing to spend. A single 383 built with good parts will yield 400~425 HP with 450 ft lbs of TQ. You will need a Bravo drive to handle that power. For about the same $$$$ you can set it up with a BBC/bravo and have 500~550 # of TQ.

Trust what I tell you because I have been through this. You are better off in the long run to save your money and buy the boat with the power you want. There are plenty of 242 Formulas with 454/Bravo packages for sale that will cost you far less than it will cost you to build one.If you keep your boat clean and in good "Turn Key" condition there will always be a buyer for it.

Here is a comparison: I am completing the build of a '79 Formula 255 Liberator with twin 425 HP 450 ft # TQ 355 Vortec Roller motors/Bravo drive conversions...NEW trailer with all of the latest. With interior re-fit and electronics, helm, etc, I will have $30K invested. Granted...it's a great one of a kind boat and draws a crowd everywhere just like old Muscle Cars do...but I have $30K tied up!!

My friend Diego and I raced to get to a '89 272 SR-1 with twin 454's last year in Boston for $7500!!!...he won...spent about $7500 in mods (Stainless Exhaust, Trailer, etc) and he's on the water enjoying it for $15K...while I am still fiddle phuking around with mine waiting on this and that to finish it...and NOT USING IT!!

So...take my advice...save your money...watch for the deal on what you want and keep yourself postured to buy it.