Any of you guys ever put a 300rude v8 on a 16 footer?

**ratman67** · 06-24-2019, 08:45 PM

I have a fresh evinrude 300 but not much by way of a V hull around here in Colombia where I’m located. There is a 16 foot bow rider I can pick up cheap I was going to remove the upper section deck and interior and add full length stringers and a few addl layers of glass throughout the hull to rigid it up and add some weight. I will add a ballast box in the bow to counter balance that big ole V8. What else can I do to help it like that big heavy v8 guys? I was going to build my own setback bracket to raise up the engine as it’s a 25” mid. Thx in advance for any advice, rm

**ratman67** · 06-24-2019, 08:46 PM

Would adding long offshore tabs help it feel like a longer boat? Thx

**Capt.Insane-o** · 06-24-2019, 08:49 PM

in before... well you know

**FMP** · 06-24-2019, 09:14 PM

16' BR with 25" transom

**patchesII** · 06-24-2019, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Capt.Insane-o

in before... well you know

Sounds like something from about 17-18 years ago huh?

**25ss** · 06-25-2019, 12:47 AM

Not 16 but did a 17 tunnel
Ran awsome just dont try to turn fast
Dale

**Captaincj** · 06-25-2019, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by ratman67

I have a fresh evinrude 300 but not much by way of a V hull around here in Colombia where I’m located. There is a 16 foot bow rider I can pick up cheap I was going to remove the upper section deck and interior and add full length stringers and a few addl layers of glass throughout the hull to rigid it up and add some weight. I will add a ballast box in the bow to counter balance that big ole V8. What else can I do to help it like that big heavy v8 guys? I was going to build my own setback bracket to raise up the engine as it’s a 25” mid. Thx in advance for any advice, rm

I probably wouldn't do any of that....

**ratman67** · 06-25-2019, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Captaincj

I probably wouldn't do any of that....

what do you recommend?

**ratman67** · 06-25-2019, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by 25ss

Not 16 but did a 17 tunnel
Ran awsome just dont try to turn fast
Dale

Thx. That’s what I wanted to see. Due to this being a v hull the relationship of the powerhead height to the hull would be about the same as that tunnel due to my engine having a 25” mid. Thanks. I’m gonna have a go at it. Rm

**SS Minnow** · 06-25-2019, 08:06 AM

I am all for big power on little weight, but at some point it has great potential to get ugly. Be careful, have fun, and take lots of pictures and video to post here.

**Captaincj** · 06-25-2019, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by ratman67

what do you recommend?

Honestly, a massive heavy V8 propped up on a tall 25" midsection attached to a small/short v-hull is a weight/balance/stability nightmare and recipe for disaster/injury.

Just my opinion.

**Captaincj** · 06-25-2019, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by patchesII

Sounds like something from about 17-18 years ago huh?

That's what I was thinking. Read that entire old thread. Still not sure if we are all being punked.

**specboatops** · 06-25-2019, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by 25ss

Not 16 but did a 17 tunnel
Ran awsome just dont try to turn fast
Dale

Contender Dale?

Hey, I got the Invader home

**home made tunnel** · 06-25-2019, 04:32 PM

I can attest to not turning fast !!! I have a tall 20" motor on a little tunnel. Mine's only 13', and a 370lb four stroke 115hp. It can get squirley on the turns. FUN though! haha.