1983 Trophy 2260 Fisherman Repower: Volvo AQ131 to 225D-gctid817208

[Bdsankey]

I am looking at picking up a donor 1985 Cierra 2450 Command Bridge to swap the engine/out drive over to my Trophy in order to up the power a bit from the measly 4 cylinder running gear. Is this engine going to be a handful?

I know propping the engine will take some experimenting, plan is to start with the factory 1985 Cierra prop and go from there to end up with a SS prop for longevity/efficiency. I believe all of the linkages should mate up properly (I haven't picked up the Command Bridge yet so I don't know what drive is on it) but I believe most of the AQ series engines share the same transom shield (correct?).

Thank you, have a great day.

[Bdsankey]

After doing some reading it seems like the 2260 Fisherman is not a planing hull, just semi planning. Is that true? If so is a repower a waste of my money?

I know a semi-planing hull gets very squirrely at higher speeds.

[Guest]

That is correct it is not a planing hull. I do like the layout on the 2260. The planing hull version is the 2160/2460 which began production in the mid-eighties. Repowering just to get more horses might be unwise, but if the stock engine is on its last legs that's another story.

[Bigbryz]

Ive got a 225D n a 1984 Flybridge. Trying to sel the whole boat.

Not sure where u live, but, I'm in WA state

[Bdsankey]

"Reel Power" post=817243 wrote:
That is correct it is not a planing hull. I do like the layout on the 2260. The planing hull version is the 2160/2460 which began production in the mid-eighties. Repowering just to get more horses might be unwise, but if the stock engine is on its last legs that's another story.

Thats what I thought. I am trying to get some more cruising speed/eco out of it but read if you go above 20knts they get unstable. If that is the case then I agree repowering is a waste. Was hoping to get 20-25knt cruise to make the trips in/out a little quicker.

[2850Bounty]

Last year, my son sold their '86 2450 SDN F/B boat.

It was powered with the Ford 5.8L and Volvo Penta Duo Prop.

That little SDN F/B boat would scoot.

If you are interested in a smaller SDN F/B...... they are great boats, particularly with the Volvo Penta Duo Prop.

Perhaps this donor boat would be worth resurrecting!!!!

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[Bdsankey]

"2850Bounty" post=817271 wrote:
Last year, my son sold their '86 2450 SDN F/B boat.

It was powered with the Ford 5.8L and Volvo Penta Duo Prop.

That little SDN F/B boat would scoot.

If you are interested in a smaller SDN F/B...... they are great boats, particularly with the Volvo Penta Duo Prop.

Perhaps this donor boat would be worth resurrecting!!!!

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The donor boat isn't in terrible shape but and the price isn't terrible ($2000 on a trailer) but was mainly interested in the running gear. The 2260 fisherman floor plan is awesome for what I want to use it for and the 2450 SDN wouldn't be as advantageous for those uses.

I guess time to use this boat as a stepping stone or possibly restore the 2450. I have so little into my 2260 and I can just as easily remove the new electronics I just put on the vessel.