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just curious..what is the ''crossing'' point from the boat builders...at what hp rating do they start to install the hd mounts?
i went from 454 mag mpi to 496/whipple i would like to know what i have in the boat
i went from 454 mag mpi to 496/whipple i would like to know what i have in the boat
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When i dropped the HP in my Warlock i used a Gill offshore cradle . By doing this you tie the stringers together and make one very solid mount . NO chance of the stringers spreading and cracking in rough conditions or wave jumping . IMO all boats with moderate to high horsepower should be done this way . Torquing loose from the stringers can't be pretty !!
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Stock mounts will work as long as they are not lag bolted but actually through bolted to the stringers. Most manufacturers will use the offshore plates on 500hp or above.