[Briguy]

When I thought about repowering my '78 23' cc I first looked at doing a Jackshaft 260hp inline 6 Yanmar. I spoke with a naval archatect and we agreed it could be possible mounted like an Albermare. Our thoughts were to NOT mount it under the console but to make a box starting at the leaning post. That way the transom would be clear and the 1100lb diesel would be far off the transom allowing an even weigth distribution. My problem. COST. 5k to do the transom work and install the motor, 23k for the motor and outdrive. Gas tank? Where the heck that would go was a mystery. I really wanted to have a CC with a full transom and open console. No dice. My twin 115hp suzuki's were the best decision as they were about 15k fully installed and ready to run. Oh well, I'll save the Diesel project when I retire or win the lotto or when Amazon goes back to 300.