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Old 06-13-2017, 12:52 AM   #10
Alaskasbear
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Originally Posted by ranger42c View Post
Believe I'd fix the Perkins and call it good.

The Volvo-Velvet Drive connection would be a big deal; if it's not a perfect match, then you're talking new gear, maybe shaft... plus all that extra work to do the swap, on top of all the work to change the engine...

When we had our Mainship III with 220-hp DD 8.2T.... the boat wasn't a speed demon.

That Perkins would probably one last another 72 years, though...



-Chris

Thanks for all the fantastic replies. Think I'll just go with the head job this winter. Other than the leaking head it runs great. I was just looking at the increased HP scenario. I'll be fine staying at what i have now. After all the boats name is Slow Goin. Hate to contradict that.
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