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Podding
- Thread starter Wwunder
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SpringVelocity
Crew Member
All said and done what was total cost everything?
Wwunder
Member
Thanks all, I have started with a Merc Spitfire 4 blade 19" pitch. I wasn't able to hit the top rpm so I'll probably swap it for a 17" pitch of the same prop. All in cost is about $11k for the the conversion. The motor is a 2008 with 300 hrs.
I still have to build the floor panel and cabinet doors for the transom, but I can start using the boat now.
I still have to build the floor panel and cabinet doors for the transom, but I can start using the boat now.
Shermanater
Member
Boat looks awesome Warren! When you finish the back cabinet post up some pics of the finished product. I still have to build something for mine but haven't decided how or what yet.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
And now it's fall. Decision making time!
Anyone on here that has podded a 185? I am thinking I am going with 150hp. and kicker with remote/helm steering. I sat around with new boat vs old and for money I think my wants are just reliability at this point.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Do you still have it?
Shermanater
Member
I still have my Malibu that I podded. I would recommend following the bottom of the hull and avoid stepping the pod up. Everyone I know that went with the stepped pod had trouble getting the bow down and porpoise issues. My 150 Yamaha is a lot of power for the boat and I would recommend going with 150. 115 wouldn't be enough. The other thing to consider is you will most likely have to move the axel back on your trailer to get enough tongue weight after you put the outboard on.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
That's what I am going with a 150 is the plan. I am not suprised about purposing issue. I will most likely be getting a new trailer at same time.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
I see there is a 175 suzuki not much more weight..
Shermanater
Member
175 is overkill. The 150 pushes the boat close to 50mph and is barely working at cruising speed. I cruise at 3400-3600 rpm doing 28-30mph with a light load and up to 4000 rpm to get the same speed with a heavy load. I wouldn't pay extra for the 175 myself
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Ok good to know....
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Looks like fiberglass place is doing hole for me properly. All in about 4500k with the fiberglass/pod looking like..
Rain City
Crew Member
With the pod?
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Yes fiberglassing is 1400.00 pod is 3000.00. I am pulling motor myself.
Rain City
Crew Member
Awesome. Can't wait to hear more
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Well looks like I am back here again. If I don't land a larger boat I am interested in by mid Jan this project goes forward full steam. Haven't done anything yet.
Blown away on used boat prices.
Blown away on used boat prices.
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Times completely up no boat found, and ran out of options. This boat market sucks!
And we are away! Goes in for podding mid Feb. Now the work begins! The plan is 150hp suzuki new or used with new 9.9 EFI suzuki. If anyone has any leads on used power please let me know. Guy podding is reccomending a 25".
Installing hydraulic steering as part of project, and new boat trailer.
And we are away! Goes in for podding mid Feb. Now the work begins! The plan is 150hp suzuki new or used with new 9.9 EFI suzuki. If anyone has any leads on used power please let me know. Guy podding is reccomending a 25".
Installing hydraulic steering as part of project, and new boat trailer.
tyee604
Well-Known Member
Who's doing the pod for ya ? Sounds like a decent price
