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Pontoon motor change out
I am shopping for a used pontoon boat and while I'm finding several, I
am also finding out I will need to change out the motor with anything I
buy. We live in Memphis in an area with a private lake restricted to
15 HP. There are several pontoons on the water, so I know it will
work, but question is, how feasible is it to change out the motor. Do
you have to change out the control unit? Is it possible/likely to be
able to use the existing control unit if I buy the same brand motor as
I am replacing? Also, is it possible to create a jig to change back
and forth between two motors (i have a way to pick the heavy guy) with
ease so I can have the larger motor if we take the boat elsewhere?Any input appreciated,
Cheers,
Frank |
ftstock
Mar 30
2006
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| If everything was interchangable the swap would be an hour or less.
Basically it is 4 bolts, the controller cables (1 electric, two
mechanical), the battery cables (could be made a plug) and the
steering cable.
The problem is I doubt a control that works on a 15 would work on a
midrange. It is something you should be able to sort out on the
manufacturers web site.
You will also get pretty good at adjusting throttle and shifter
cables. It would be way too much to believe that they would be the
same. If you could live with less control of the 15 you might be able to
avoid some of this. |
gfretwell
Mar 31
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| How about keeping the big boy on and mount the 15 as a kicker? Then a
tie rod to the big one to turn it. That's how my (and most trollers)
mount two engines. Very simple. Unless you cannot fit them or unless
you cannot even have a big engine on that lake. Dale |
FishWisher
Mar 30
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