Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Convert to Outboard Motor?
Posted by popeye67 on 07/27/15 - 3:40 PM
#1
can i take a 175 jet motor out and convert the transom with an outboard motor,?
Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/27/15 - 3:52 PM
#2
It's been done before.
We used to have a members personal page that had done just that.
Unfortunately they have removed the photos.
They used a bracket on the transom to mount the outboard.
Posted by sraab928 on 07/28/15 - 4:12 AM
#3
Quick answer yes it can be done - however you own the 175hp rage - that one still has value - You can buy a blown motor 90-115hp rage for right around $1000 - these are what people are converting.
Posted by gentilebrian on 07/28/15 - 7:55 AM
#4
sraab928 wrote:
Quick answer yes it can be done - however you own the 175hp rage - that one still has value - You can buy a blown motor 90-115hp rage for right around $1000 - these are what people are converting.
Exactly my thoughts. Get the 90 for cheap and build off that. The money you save will pay for most the project.