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jeff2

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I have a 17' 1989 VIP Visi

I have a 17' 1989 VIP Vision with 2.3 liter OMC Cobra and a cobra stern drive. this combination isnt working for me. The engine is too underpowered. Is there any other engines that work with that particular stern drive or would i have to change them both to install a bigger engine?
 
"I *think* the transom

"I *think* the transom plate is unique to that 2.3, and definitely the flywheel housing, coupler and many other parts including exhaust tube down to the transom, so no simple repower options. The 2.3 outdrive had unique gearing too and it would have a 13 spline propshaft lower unit only good to 140HP max.
SO, You would need a complete donor boat to get the entire drivetrain from. The good news is that the Cobra transom hole cutout is the same as Mercruiser so you could look for a Mercruiser donor boat...or just sell it and buy what you want"
 
Thank you. I have been trying

Thank you. I have been trying to figure out what would work for awhile now. Thanks again.
 
"[b]"I have been trying to

""I have been trying to figure out what would work for awhile now."

Ayuh,...

How about a different Boat.....??"
 
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