Double Eagle 17' 6" I/O Project Boat

[tyee604]

Hello ! New to the forum, Thanks for having me onboard,
This forum has a wealth of info and great people to share and offer assistance, Gotta love it !

As the title says, I recently got a project boat, that needs a lot of work.
Floors, Stringers & Transom, and a bunch of fiberglass work all over the boat to start
My intentions is to Pod it and re-power it with an outboard & kicker
I'll be using the boat for fishing and diving

Currently in the clean up, strip down stage to see what it really needs
I'll post some pictures later and add more as it goes

 

[kingblazer84]

Hello ! New to the forum, Thanks for having me onboard,
This forum has a wealth of info and great people to share and offer assistance, Gotta love it !

As the title says, I recently got a project boat, that needs a lot of work.
Floors, Stringers & Transom, and a bunch of fiberglass work all over the boat to start
My intentions is to Pod it and re-power it with an outboard & kicker
I'll be using the boat for fishing and diving

Currently in the clean up, strip down stage to see what it really needs
I'll post some pictures later and add more as it goes

welcome be sure to post lots of pics and details always love to see the pod projects!

 

[tyee604]

Mercruise Alpha One Gen 1
Looking for Leg removal advise
So far shifter's in forward, Six nuts removed, Have about 1/8 in gap
But is stuck and can't remove
What am I doing wrong ? Any advise ?
Could it be the shaft is rusted into back of motor ?

 

[noluck]

Mercruise Alpha One Gen 1
Looking for Leg removal advise
So far shifter's in forward, Six nuts removed, Have about 1/8 in gap
But is stuck and can't remove
What am I doing wrong ? Any advise ?
Could it be the shaft is rusted into back of motor ?

are the trim rams unhooked?

 

[Wild Bill]

My recollection it was easier than a VP 280 and pretty straightforward but don't remember particulars. I look forward to seeing your progress and best of luck!

 

[tyee604]

are the trim rams unhooked?

@noluck Yes Trim rams removed

 

[salmonkiller01]

6 bolts and should slide off. The Shaft may need some persuasion, a little prying

 

[noluck]

keep prying

 

[tyee604]

Been trying to for the last few day to remove drive leg and undo rear engine bolts that attach to transom mount
Not much luck with the 1/2" x 2 ft breaker bar or the 1/2" impact gun
So this evening I took things to the next level 1 in x 3 ft breaker bar to remove 3/4" bolt
It gave up a good fight, but I won this round

Next is back to the drive leg removal
I'm prepared to cut the drive shaft if need be
But was hoping I don't have to go down that rabbit hole
As someone else may need these parts to use
I'll try heating the shaft first, maybe that will be enough to break a rust bond
Wish me luck

 

[Gong Show]

If first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer.

 

[noluck]

i have seen some that were pretty stubborn,

https://forums.iboats.com/threads/removal-of-stubborn-mercrusier-888.343057/

give this link a look, i have used this method before

 

[tyee604]

Here are some pics when I got the boat

 

[RiverBoy]

You are.......ambitious. wow. good on ya for taking that on

 

[tyee604]

You are.......ambitious. wow. good on ya for taking that on

I think I'm a glutton for punishment, to be honest

 

[tyee604]

Here is the boat after a clean and pressure wash

 

[RiverBoy]

if you need inspiration follow the thread that member robert snyder has done. 23 and 26 Hourston project yada yada. it was in tough shape and now is amazing.

 

[tyee604]

if you need inspiration follow the thread that member robert snyder has done. 23 and 26 Hourston project yada yada. it was in tough shape and now is amazing.

Yes I have viewed his entire thread

 

[tyee604]

i have seen some that were pretty stubborn,

https://forums.iboats.com/threads/removal-of-stubborn-mercrusier-888.343057/

give this link a look, i have used this method before

@noluck Thanks for the link, I'll try the suggestion in link cheers

 

[stephennicholls531]

Where are you located? I’ve recently completed a 1977 17.5’ DE inboard to outboard project..took me quite awhile, but was soooo worth it. If you live near Comox, it may be worth your while to wander by, have a look and compare notes...

 

[noluck]

the front of the engine looks very low from the pictures