krow wrote: You also might find the extra weight of the 75 4/ upsets the ride too.Though maybe do some homework the new(er) 75's might be similar weight to your older 60. On my Dominator I replaced the merc 75 2/ with a 60 suki 4/ and it performed very well. Even better when I put in an under floor to lower weight and move weight forward. Like you say maybe a little under powered but 1/2d my fuel bill. Yes I'd avoid putting new motor on her as won't get that back on resale. |
Catchelot wrote:
That Suzi 4/ was 70 hp mate, not a 60 |
May wrote: Thanks for this mate. Yer I’d be happy with a 60. The Bigfoot makes it easier out of the hole but wouldn’t hurt to get a stainless prop also I guess. What did you use for underfloor fuel? Was it an off the shelf adaption from something or custom boxing? Would you have a rough cost for that? That’s another thing I was thinking about in terms of weight - could free up a little space at the back with fuel tanks etc |
Steps wrote: 2/ slide the boat back on the trailer about 12" to 20" measure the distance accruately and record it d1.. the accuracy of this measurement is very critical to the end result d1 Thanks for this Steps. Awesome read - where exactly am I measuring to and from on this? Or are you simply saying measure how much I moved it back and keep a note? I will give this a crack this evening :) Jason |
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