Engine Swap

[97_Manta_Ray_CR]

Hello everyone,

First off I have a 1997 Manta Ray 18' with a mercruiser 3.0 with an alpha one drive I think I have spun a bearing in the motor and now needs to be replaced I was wondering with the costly expense of another 3.0 is there another engine that I could possibly put in my boat that would work with my existing alpha one drive?

thanks
Chris

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... The only motors that'll fit without other modifications is the 2.5l, 'n the 3.0l boat motors,......

No car motors will work,....

 

[Ryan50]

Years ago I bought a nice (3.0) bowrider that had not been winterized properly and had a cracked block for a steal. I then found a similar wrecked boat (slammed into a piling, did not sink) for the good 3.0 cheap. Swapped the engine into my boat and sold the outdrive and other extras and more than broke even. Only cost me a few weekends and ended up with a good boat that I doubled my money on when I sold it plus new owner got a great deal on it as well. It was simle if you have a little mechanical know how and standard tools. I borrowed the neighbors back hoe for a few hours to remove bad engine and set new one in.