swapping motors

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by viper38812, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. viper38812
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    viper38812 New Member

    i currently have a 1991 ranger bass boat with a Johnson gt 150 on it. i am thinking about changing the motor out with a Yamaha 150 pro v that is in incredible shape can anybody tell me what are some of things i need to watch out for if i do this as far as transom stability, changing controls, and stuff like that. also another thing is that i have hydraulic steering on my boat but the Yamaha does not. any advice will be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. TeddyDiver
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    TeddyDiver Gollywobbler

    Don't excactly understand why you think there would be any problems? I mean outboards are changeg constantly and if the shaft length, power and weight are allmost identical, the only issues are a couple couplings or adjustment with the controls and maybe a couple of bolt holes in the transom. Hydraulic steering isn't more of an isssue than any other type of steering...
     
  3. viper38812
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    viper38812 New Member

    thanks alot for the advice do to financial problems i am going to have to hold off on doing this, but thanks for the advice.
     
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