Best 25" 225+'s for $10k.

**99fxst99** · 01-09-2018, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by LOSTINJ

as a guy who loves outboards on a cat or small vee , why on earth would you desire to go from simple bb that easily could push that boat 80 with 550 hp .
What are your expectations with two outboards hanging off bracket other than ugliness on that large boat and complicating life ?

Expectations are it's what the **** he wants to do. I did the same project years ago with GREAT results. And had a great time doing it. Ended up with a head turner, not just another single engine boat with a truck motor in it.
Attached are some pictures of my Seebold 25 from a photo shoot done for a Trailer Boats magazine article. Went from a 55mph sterndrive to a 76mph outboard with stock 25" 2.4L 200s. And, yes, had LOTS of storage where the truck motor used to ride.

**Instigator** · 01-09-2018, 11:44 AM

Now that's funny **** right there!
And thx!
Ive done this long enough that I basically listen to everybody but do my own thing anyhow.
Guessing that is local friend of previous owner and both are car moter guys.

Gorgrous boat too.
Did you see Nicks for sale in Fla last yr? Came within a nats eye lash of buying it.
Was actually one of I think three from the factory as OB.
Always liked those boats.Nick had 250 xs's on it and ran 90!

Kevin, seller said "fire dept from n Fla", wouldn't tell me who.
He pissed them off after tracking them down trying to find out what he just bought ��

Been watching that orher pair.
Time is on my side.
May need another lesson e-tec versions.

Have a lead on a popped '08 250 HO but is 20".
Owner says 3.4 liter but I didn't know they were out that long ago??

Originally Posted by 99fxst99

Expectations are it's what the **** he wants to do. I did the same project years ago with GREAT results. And had a great time doing it. Ended up with a head turner, not just another single engine boat with a truck motor in it.
Attached are some pictures of my Seebold 25 from a photo shoot done for a Trailer Boats magazine article. Went from a 55mph sterndrive to a 76mph outboard with stock 25" 2.4L 200s. And, yes, had LOTS of storage where the truck motor used to ride.

**SCT** · 01-09-2018, 12:27 PM

Here you go Gator, they are to heavy for the project but.....right down your alley! Maybe the guy will throw a tanker full of fuel in on the deal.......

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bpo...437960932.html

**AZMIDLYF** · 01-09-2018, 02:43 PM

Heck, these are in the classified section right here...

http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...s-w-CLE-lowers

**Instigator** · 01-09-2018, 06:17 PM

Im going to have to install a larger fuel tank just to feed two V-6;s, let alone two V-8's.

Shannon, I like yours.

AZ, I looked at those too but same problem as above and dont like the gear cases.

**baja200merk** · 01-09-2018, 09:35 PM

They were out but if you need a crank (you probably will) One crank will cost more then All the parts required to build a pair of 3.3 Powerheads.

The weight difference between v8 and Etecs would not be noticeable on that boat.

**Instigator** · 01-09-2018, 09:40 PM

Weights are the same.

Fuel consumption, not so much.

Originally Posted by baja200merk

The weight difference between v8 and Etecs would not be noticeable on that boat.

**Instigator** · 01-16-2018, 06:50 PM

Back on the market.

E-tecs were full of water.

**H2OPERF** · 01-16-2018, 08:12 PM

What... they were sunk and they thought they were worth that much, were they from the storm.

**Instigator** · 01-16-2018, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by H2OPERF

What... they were sunk and they thought they were worth that much, were they from the storm.

No, it's how they were stored.

on their shipping pallets w/the lowers blocked up to horizontal, prop hubs/exhaust facing up, uncovered, outside for 2 months.
filled w/rain water.
motors locked to hard port, #s 4 and 6 and pumped water out the plug holes.

Bud called after seeing that on first motor, other two stored same way and I pulled the plug.

He said being fresh water they may run forever after flushing.

Told him he was right but no thanks.

Too bad man, I was geeked!

Maybe back to Paul's motors. 150 lbs lighter, way simpler and cheaper, w/no surprises/gambling.

We'll see. I told Bud to keep his eyes open.

Time is on my side.

**baja200merk** · 01-16-2018, 09:50 PM

Big bummer.... if they were 3.3 you could put two pristine 93+ 3.0 cranks in them from that fresh water your now spoiled with.

**davemvegas** · 01-16-2018, 10:36 PM

Scott owner of Americat boats in north ft pierce called me a few weeks ago. He had a pair of merc 250 verados for sale. I think he was asking 12,000 for the pair. His number is 359--3641.

**baja200merk** · 01-16-2018, 11:12 PM

They could be 350 verados with a tune

**Capt.Insane-o** · 01-17-2018, 12:04 AM

dunno why you would ever consider any salt water garbage. we've got it made up here, just need to keep peeking in corners.

**Instigator** · 01-17-2018, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by davemvegas

Scott owner of Americat boats in north ft pierce called me a few weeks ago. He had a pair of merc 250 verados for sale. I think he was asking 12,000 for the pair. His number is 359--3641.

Thanks Dave but too heavy.
And, I only do 2 stroke.

The ones I tried to buy were right by you at Billfish Boats in Ft Pierce.