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[MouseTrap]

Rosborough 246

A question to the boat builders here. What would it take (is it worth it) to rip out an I/O and install an Armstrong Re-power Bracket? If I did do something like this, I would have a professional do it because I wouldn't trust my skills to make the conversion seaworthy (safe) for my family.

I'm just curious at this point.

 

[F/V First Team]

$50/hr

What do you plan on putting on the back of the bracket?

 

[MouseTrap]

$50/hr

What do you plan on putting on the back of the bracket?

I would think a 250hp four stroke outboard. I'm partial to Suzuki, but not opposed to other makes.

 

[Badlatitude]

I would think a 250hp four stroke outboard. I'm partial to Suzuki, but not opposed to other makes.

You could have a machine shop rebuild the engine currently in the boat for pennys on the dollar vs buying a big outboard and a bracket.

 

[tunaorlater]

For 25k plus a bracket/engine/labor, have a boat built.

 

[MouseTrap]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I was just thinking out loud, and I agree that it wouldn't be worth the cost/effort.

 

[Eastporter]

Ebay RF246

Here's another example of this boat but priced much lower. Outboard included!

1991 Rosborough RF246 Lobster Boat in Powerboats & Motorboats | eBay Motors

 

[BillD]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I was just thinking out loud, and I agree that it wouldn't be worth the cost/effort.

You could rip the Volvo I/O out,

then repower with a Cummins 6BTA 220 with a V-drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice !!!!!!

 

[mattinri]

You should check out the Rosborough Yahoo forum. A member just did that & is very happy with the result. He mounted a Suzuki 175 on a full width armstrong bracket. His only issue was Armstrong told him to mount the bracket too high. Once he re-drilled and mounted it correctly it worked out well. his boat is in the Padanaram Mass area & we recently saw him out at Cuttyhunk