261B restore

[ddd222]

Guy on the hull truth did a nice job on one, and might answer the question of HP and weight for some

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/945055-1993-mako-261b-restore-transformation.html

[JohnB]

Theres a guy in the Facebook group that has twin 300s on a 262, so you could easily do that on a 261 especially if you shrink the tank and/or move it forward

[lmariotti]

They are still heavy. He closed the trim pockets and installed larger tabs, that definitely helps. I can't wait till our new Merc 225's get here shaving a couple hundred pounds of the stern is going to be great.

[RingLeader]

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Originally posted by lmariotti


They are still heavy. He closed the trim pockets and installed larger tabs, that definitely helps. I can't wait till our new Merc 225's get here shaving a couple hundred pounds of the stern is going to be great.

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Im eagerly awaiting those new Merc 225s as well. Cant wait to not have to buy $40/gal oil also.

[lmariotti]

Ring, Have you ordered them yet? We placed our deposit in September and are expecting them to arrive at the end of March. I have a buddy with a 261B, he hung the 200 Zukes. It is a good combination and would have been our decision also. Glad we waited, Reel Chaos powered his 251 with the Merc 200's and his numbers are far better than the Zukes.

I know there is a big difference in weight and running surface between the 2 hulls but the Merc's are sure to shine.

[RingLeader]

Yes. Im on the list. Was told maybe March or April but not to hold my breath.

[brando]

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Originally posted by RingLeader


Yes. Im on the list. Was told maybe March or April but not to hold my breath.

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Thats awesome Eddie! Just in time for funament! Cant wait

[mbsbrett]

The guy does excellent work. He painted a F250 I had.