caribbean cruisader 235

[aquaman68]

Hi all,Does anyone know if anybody has converted a caribbean cruisader 23
from a inboard to an outboard on a pod.I need to repower my boat and thought it may be an option if it preforms well.::)

[BM]

Doable but it won't be as good riding due to the raised centre of gravity.

Why not replace the V8 thats in it? or is the whole lot stuffed?

Cheers

[aquaman68]

Thanks BM , yes the whole motor and outdrive is an OMC which is old and seized.Electric shift outdrive.What if the pod follows the hull lines extending out 600mm.

[captain rednut]

hi aquaman i have personally converted seven 23-24 foot glass boats to pods i have photos and info if you wish to find out more pm me? im in brisbane north thanks jim

[Greg P]

Rich (Brissyguy) has a pod mount Crusader. He is not on a lot here due to work but maybe PM him. He didnt convert it to pod but maybe able to give you some pics etc.

Cheers

Greg

[Ian1]

Hi Aquaman

IMO the biggest problem with converting to an outboard is weight is to high up on outboards compared to the sterndrive. Its not a problem for boats designed for an outboard but the 235 Crusader has a deep V and is a bit rolly to start with. I sold my crusader about 6 months ago. I took the old mercruiser out and replaced it with a 5lt fuel injected volvo duo prop. The stern drive bolts straight into the original transom that the old alfa 1 came out of. The 270 hp volvo was an awsome engine in that hull.
A freind of mine had a crusader that they put a pod on and he said it was very rolly after that. I'm not sure what he is comparing it to though. All the crusaders roll around a bit.

Cheers

Ian

[ozlongboarder]

Discussion on repowering a 23 Bertram here.

http://fishnet.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=76493&f=8

[rocksberg6]

Aquaman, checkout the thread i posted last week,Pod or not to pod. The boys gave me some fantastic advice on repowering my wellcraft.;D Thanks again guys!

[aquaman68]

Thanks to all for the advice on repowering my cruisader from stern to outboard ,I decided to stay with the stern drive ,mainly for cost and weight issues.
cheers .