I am concidering replacing my Zypher saildrive with a Saildrive 280 mated with a Honda four stroke engine to update my S2 8.0. Does anyone have information on this arrangement? I've found a website on this,
SAILDRIVE.INFO - Selection
but I can't seem to find anything more. My saildrive works well after twenty two years of just sitting, and a little tuning with refitting lower unit with new bearings, shaft seals and water pump impeller, but I think would like something more up to date quieter with less vibration when running and the confidence of reliability. Would this be a viable move, or should I use the current auxillary till it drops? By the way, When I rebuilt the carburator, I had to drill and scrape out the residue of old gas and oil that has hardened after time. I have no intention of selling the boat any time soon, This is my wifes and my weekend get away from the work week, this change would be for us.
SAILDRIVE.INFO - Selection
but I can't seem to find anything more. My saildrive works well after twenty two years of just sitting, and a little tuning with refitting lower unit with new bearings, shaft seals and water pump impeller, but I think would like something more up to date quieter with less vibration when running and the confidence of reliability. Would this be a viable move, or should I use the current auxillary till it drops? By the way, When I rebuilt the carburator, I had to drill and scrape out the residue of old gas and oil that has hardened after time. I have no intention of selling the boat any time soon, This is my wifes and my weekend get away from the work week, this change would be for us.