DP-E X measurement question.

[piperca]

I am repowering my twin engine boat with AD31P-A engines and DP-E outdrives. Originally, the boat had twin AQ225Ds and 280 single prop outdrives.

My question: Will the X measurement be the same for both drives?

I have a template for the DP-E, but I don't know the measurement for the 280. I do have an old 280 template; however, the measurement chart has been cut out. When I lay the two templates over each other, centering the X, it appears to be a straight forward modification of the hole for the 280.

I have not yet started the installation, so I haven't been able to evaluate the situation. I would like to be prepared, if it is necessary to do some fiberglass work before the installation.

 

[Don S]

Re: DP-E X measurement question.

Here is some information you can sort through, the DP-E cutout should be very close to what the 280 was. Should be able to set the DP-E cutout X and not have any problems.

DP Template http://www.4shared.com/document/3ODAofPr/DPE_Transom_cutout_template.html?
280 Template http://www.4shared.com/document/M0VpwoBK/7751380_270-280_Cutout_templat.html?
Installation manual http://www.4shared.com/document/WiH8uQbJ/Install_Manual_Aquamatic_Engin.html?

 

[piperca]

Re: DP-E X measurement question.

Thanks, Don!

Looks like there is 7mm of a difference. The X dimension of the DP-E sits a little higher than the 280, which is actually better for me. The 280 cutout slightly exceeds the perimeter of the DP-E cutout, but, since the X dimension is higher, it reduces the amount of overlap.

I appreciate the link to the installation manual ... that is going to make things much easier!

 

[Don S]

Re: DP-E X measurement question.

Shouldn't have any problem at all raising it, here is a picture that shows the x dimension at exactly the same location on 3 different cutouts. Photoshop is a wonderful thing at times.

 

[piperca]

Re: DP-E X measurement question.

Perfect, thanks Don!