Replacement for old inboard outboard engine, what sterndrive?

Question

Hi, yes i know this was already a question 2 month ago but ..

Well I want to repower my 24ft with an outboard. It had an 175hp 302 Ford with OMC leg 1976, I like to install a 200HP outbord and phillip b offered drawings for a bracket in the original thread.

Couldn't figure out how to contact him directly, hopefully he is reading trough this one.

Thanks

Answer 1

The OMC drive left a large hole in the transom.To now hang a outboard you will need to fill the hole or better yet replace the transom

Answer 2

You will need more than 200 hp to perform the same as the 302 as the torque is far more with the inboard> And the prop is larger> 250 would be better> Your fuel usage will increase with the OB>