23 SEACRAFT PROJECT BOAT

[ScottM]

How hard is it to convert a 23 to jack-shaft with engine in console? Cost prohibitive?

Also, is Mercuiser 7.3 a good fit for the 23?

The IB will have a tunnel to deal with which would be some major surgery to remove. An OB or I/O would require work under the console and potentially filling in a transom (OB). Either way the work would be fairly extensive.

I remember seeing a 23 CC inboard for sale a few years ago (maybe NJ) that was running a 454. Not sure if that was a factory option but it would appear you can squeeze one under the console.