Potter 23 converted from Diesel to Outboards

Snookerd · #1 09-17-2005, 10:34 PM

Any experience on these conversions? Any inherent problems or challenges/benefits? I am looking to buy a 1979 with this tranformation.

Fr. Frank · #2 09-18-2005, 04:35 PM

Should have kept the diesel.

Snookerd · #3 09-18-2005, 05:37 PM

Fr. Frank-
You must have a diesel. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] The enclosed transom works well
with this conversion to a bracketed twin outboard set-up. The
first thought I have is weight distribution. 2 fuel cells have been located where the inboard was.

afernand · #4 09-19-2005, 01:12 AM

Snookered: any problems with "porpoising" after changing the weight distribution so radically? - Thanks for info, aaf

Briguy · #5 09-19-2005, 03:24 PM

Snookered---Do you have any pix. I'm not sure if you are asking advice on doing the project or if you are looking at a boat that already had the conversion done. Give us some more info. If it was me I'd have the diesel rebuilt. That couldn't cost more than 3-8 grand. Getting rid of the diesel, buying a bracket, fiberglass work and a new 250 4 stroke you are going to be over 20k easily.

Snookerd · #6 09-19-2005, 11:42 PM

Briguy- As I stated to aaf, the conversion was completed already and so I am not going back to diesel. This boat has been repainted with either the same or similar color to your new paint job. By the way, your boat looks sweet from the postings. I do have a few photos that I will try to post. Apparently it is hull #1 from 1979. I need to sell my 18SF now, before I start my own 3 boat theory.

Snookerd · #7 09-19-2005, 11:31 PM

aaf-I am looking to buy this boat and have not water tested to tell if it would have a problem porpoising-sorry man. I don't see the weight to be greater in the front without the diesel block under the console though, which would cause the porpoising. So, I think that the boat will have the typical trim tab situation to keep the stern from sitting too low. the 2 fuel cells are 50 gal each plus the original side tanks. I would'nt mind a diesel, especially a new Yanmar! Those are not the cards I have been given. The conversion has been completed and the Armstrong Bracket with twin 225's are in place from 2002. Yes, there is 450HP hanging off the back!

afernand · #8 09-21-2005, 12:20 AM

Thanks for reply, Snookerd...the pictures look great. I wish you well with the new set-up...please let us know how it works. - aaf