On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:22:05 +0000, rock_doctor wrote:

Hi all,

How easy is it to convert a boat from an OMC Cobra stern drive to a
Mercruiser (i.e. can it be done and not have it leak). The local boat yard
says it can't be done because all of the holes in the transom are in the
wrong place and it will eventually start to leak.

Worst comes to worst, you could pull the old drive, completely "seal" the
transom using plywood and fg, then cut out and drill new holes.
"Mice-nuts" compared to the cost of a diesel, and you could repair any rot
in the transom at the same time.

Alternatively, look at sealing the transom and using a V-drive, so you
wouldn't have that pesky outdrive to screw up your reliability.

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36