Seasport 22 the conversion

[salmonkiller01]

Starting the process to convert. Ordered a pair of lease return 150’s today. I am committed or should be committed.
Going later this week to see my bracket guy on design.
Also the wife returns tomorrow from a trip. Might need a cheap place to live. Lol
I did tell her but she thought I was joking. I was not

Get the motors around Christmas so have a bit of time to get going.

 

[Stizzla]

Starting the process to convert. Ordered a pair of lease return 150’s today. I am committed or should be committed.
Going later this week to see my bracket guy on design.
Also the wife returns tomorrow from a trip. Might need a cheap place to live. Lol
I did tell her but she thought I was joking. I was not

Get the motors around Christmas so have a bit of time to get going.

This thing is going to be the t!t$.

 

[salmonkiller01]

This thing is going to be the t!t$.

And when the wife gets home no t!t$ for me

 

[ship happens]

Pretty sure there's a Bob Seger song that outlines this story

 

[salmonkiller01]

Pretty sure there's a Bob Seger song that outlines this story

And many country songs start out this
I bought a boat, do do do do, now I’m living in it, do do do do, she got all my $h!t!

 

[profisher]

My advice from a 22ft Seasport owner would be to make sure you get enough flotation from the pod to carry the weight without becoming a bit low in the water when a couple people hang out near the stern.

 

[32Knots]

I would just call PDR (they make the factory ones) and have them build it.

Get it to fiberglass and then its a simple bolt on.

 

[salmonkiller01]

I did call pdr and get a quote. Was 8900 usd. Plus shipping
Going local, flotation stepped bracket

 

[ship happens]

Wow they went up in price.

 

[profisher]

I did call pdr and get a quote. Was 8900 usd. Plus shipping
Going local, flotation stepped bracket

Go to Sherwood and take pics and measurements of the factory one if they have a boat in stock.

 

[Fritz]

Go to Sherwood and take pics and measurements of the factory one if they have a boat in stock.

Yesss!
Become an industrial spy! R&D takes way too much time.

 

[salmonkiller01]

Go to Sherwood and take pics and measurements of the factory one if they have a boat in stock.

I might just do that. Not rocket science
-1000 pounds for inboard + 930 pounds for twins added 20% ( I think I have the calculation saved some where) for weight shift back need 186 pounds flotation rough and dirty.
1 ft cubed of chamber under water will float 64 pounds

Just need to get it right for at rest Under power bracket do nothing

 

[profisher]

I took measurements of a Gill bracket at the Seattle Boat show when I had my pod built back in 92. In hindsight I should have made it a bit wider to give a bit more lift. Boat is likely a bit heavier now after 31 years of use.

 

[salmonkiller01]

I took measurements of a Gill bracket at the Seattle Boat show when I had my pod built back in 92. In hindsight I should have made it a bit wider to give a bit more lift. Boat is likely a bit heavier now after 31 years of use.

Totally agree on that and I will put a lot of thought in it. My bracket on the hourston worked out perfect for the merc verado I originally install and with the 200 being 150 pounds lighter it is even better having the extra flotation

 

[salmonkiller01]

Anyone think I am going to much hp or 2 much weight for a 22? Starting to second guess engine choice with twin 150

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Twin 150 will be great! I have twin 200 on my 2400xl power is perfect

 

[kaelc]

Which 150’s? The Zukes are heavier and the yamis are lighter.

 

[ship happens]

You going sea pros?

 

[salmonkiller01]

You going sea pros?

Yea merc 150 seapro’s. Saw the same boat with twin 175 zukes on Seasport forum. Suzukis are 530 each vs merc 470
I/o weighs 1100 pounds

 

[ship happens]

Yea merc 150 seapro’s. Saw the same boat with twin 175 zukes on Seasport forum. Suzukis are 530 each vs merc 470
I/o weighs 1100 pounds

Either way 300 hp is plenty for that boat. Especially with twins. I'd keep it light back there and the seapros should work just fine.