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[kmoose]

An I/O with a duoprop would do wonders on that hull. A good friend with a 23 had that set up with a 502 BB Chevy. Breathtaking acceleration and effortless cruise.

[Xcomunic8d]

Ty Moose. I appreciate the input. The calculators I keep seeing them tell me I’ll do 53knots or 60mph. It seems a bit high to me.

I’ve got a 5.3 LMG being delivered tomorrow. Best part-it was free. It belongs to a friend who’s moving off island. I’ve got to tear it down and see what I find. Otherwise I was going to build a merc’d 383 stroker.

To do list:
Afm delete
Lifters
Push rods
Check the lower end (piston rings, bore, etc).
Clean and port heads if decent otherwise new ones and do that
New cam
Water pump
Oil pump
LS marine headers
Engine mounts
Oil filter relocation
Control box

I anticipate making 400ish hp. I was originally planning on 500 just because that’s what it had maxed out originally. But that would for sure eliminate my option of an alpha drive. I’ve been told as long as I don’t jump on throttle it should be ok. I’m keeping an eye out for a good deal and if the price is right I’ll go bravo for sure. But if I can get an alpha for 1k, I can always flip it on Craigslist.

Those bravo 3’s do look mighty nice...