Outboard engine

[JustD00It]

Here is a pic of a speedster hull running a 75hp evinrude-

I understand it sounds Dumb and stupid but please constructive arguments only and who has the time to draw a seadoo pickup just to make fun of someone, quite sad really. You can't get parts in the UK and unless they are in full working order these boats are worth nothing. I have started parting out, Think I will just cut it up into very small pieces when I am done and post a pic of that for the kids on here to enjoy.

Only 75 horses??

 

[JustD00It]

Seems like fun don't it? :bs: ... BORING.

 

[Gamerse]

Being constructive

I added to, as best possible. Truth is, most UK folks probably know someone with fiberglass skills. I know it sounds crazy, but it seems every cool, outlandish project, I've ever seen, has a how to with a bloak in his garage holding nothing more than a hacksaw and a bit of aluminium.

If you just really love your seadoo hull, and have no way of getting parts to the UK through www.shopsbt.com, then you need to come out and say that first, in your own new thread lol. Some folks see that this thread is old, and automagically assume it is another dreamer that will never do it.

Do outboards have advantages? Yes, in almost every category except draft, weight, complexity, and fun. Would I ever give up my jets? No.

A 70hp outboard has about the equivalent thrust of a 110hp jet. You loose about 30% to the pump. I'm sure newer designs are more efficient these days. Outboards also burn about half the fuel. http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/recreation/boating/1276876
Bad comparison because they chose not so sporty outboard hulls, but you can look get the idea with the GPH numbers and the size of the fuel tanks lol.

David, you already have the expensive part, a 150HP four stroke. If they are rare there, part the boat out and make some money. Then use the funds to buy a nice 1998ish or newer hull for your outboard.

Clearing the swim platform on your boat would require an aluminium transom mount/extension. That would probably make your boat prone to proposing through. This is a nice read. http://www.marineenginedigest.com/specialreports/transombrackets.htm I would imagine if you went through all that trouble, you could fab a plate to fit over the length of the jet intake, then maybe glass over it, sand until your itchy, and gel coat the whole mess.

:cheers:
Ernest

That is probably the most constructive advice you are going to get here. Most guys on this forum, love their boats because they are jet driven, with the fact that they are Seadoos/Bombardier coming in a close second. Maybe if you were using an Evenrude e-tech instead of a yamaha lol. If you are serious, and the mods don't shut this zombie thread down, I'll be happy to talk to you the whole way through. I highly doubt you are going to find another member on here who has converted their boat, so that kind of support is not going to be available.

To get a better Idea of what you are up against, look at these pics. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v472/sraab928/Rage Conversion/ and read the corosponding thread. http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/bo...-jetboat-into-outboard-engine-boat-15567.html

I still think you should read up on transom brackets, and go from there if you are serious.

:cheers:
Ernest

 

[Davidrowlands]

Thanks a lot for this, the speedster is already stripped and a professional fibre glasser who is a friend of mine is coming round next week. Yes the GPH is a big issue with the jets and parts are only available from the states really which means international postage and customs charges every time! But I love my seadoo hull! If I get the balance right it will be a perfect ski boat with a more solid wake because it will be propped. Yes I hear you on the old Evinrude / Yamaha thing!

 

[wildone72]

Jees Jake, that was quick.....

:cheers:
Ernest

I would pimp that!!!!!

 

[Gamerse]

a professional fiber glasser who is a friend of mine is coming round next week. I love my seadoo hull!

You would have probably gained some more momentum from the beginning if you had started a thread with that and the other bit about customs and shipping.

Take lots of pictures and keep us posted. It will help others like yourself that are in the same far far away situation.

I've shipped things overseas, so I know how crazy customs can get. I once waited an additional 4 weeks for a computer, because I ordered it part by part. Customs had a fit and had to verify who bought it, where it was going, what it was for, ect ect.

I mention evenrude because bombardier purchased them in 2000ish, and pretty much saved their company. It was a fanboy joke, but anyway.

:cheers:
Ernest

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Gamerse, nice job of photoshopping.....

Don't laugh I was in a Hot rod shop once getting parts hot tanked for my '72 Camaro and some guy came in and wanted info "how to convert" his 427 Vette into a 4 banger to get better MPG......Crazy.

 

[Colt S.]

Gamerse, nice job of photoshopping.....

Don't laugh I was in a Hot rod shop once getting parts hot tanked for my '72 Camaro and some guy came in and wanted info "how to convert" his 427 Vette into a 4 banger to get better MPG......Crazy.

SHOT ON SITE! The guy at the hot rod shop should have pulled a .357 from behind the counter and shot that dude right in the face. Some peoples ****ing children. lmao

 

[bigJake]

Gamerse, nice job of photoshopping.....

Don't laugh I was in a Hot rod shop once getting parts hot tanked for my '72 Camaro and some guy came in and wanted info "how to convert" his 427 Vette into a 4 banger to get better MPG......Crazy.

that is real not photoshop

 

[decker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umoz9osqugo

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