New motor on the 22 Daytona

[The Capt]

Looks like summer is coming to an end. I bought a 540 off a well known member on here. It has 625 hp 635 tq. It’s going into the shop for the motor swap. It currently has a Merc 496 with 220 hours. Nothing wrong with the motor, just want to go faster. It has the Bravo-1 outdrive with Imco shorty. Do I need to upgrade the outdrive, sea strainer etc etc. I would like it to be as trouble free as a boat can be. Thanks for any input.

 

[fat rat]

Nice looking float!

 

[pwerwagn]

just want to go faster.

I would like it to be as trouble free as a boat can be.

Those 2 statements dont go together. ;-)

Thats a good lookin 22 tho!!!

 

[redone76]

Looks like summer is coming to an end. I bought a 540 off a well known member on here. It has 625 hp 635 tq. It’s going into the shop for the motor swap. It currently has a Merc 496 with 220 hours. Nothing wrong with the motor, just want to go faster. It has the Bravo-1 outdrive with Imco shorty. Do I need to upgrade the outdrive, sea strainer etc etc. I would like it to be as trouble free as a boat can be. Thanks for any input.

What's the plan for the 496? I may be interested if you're selling

 

[pixrthis]

Hydraulic steering would be on my list of upgrades with the increase in power and speed.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Hydraulic steering, have mmw do the upper and she should run great safely for a long time. That boat is light enough the Worx Upper will last forever as long as it’s not beat on, and you do drive fluid every 15-20 hours.

 

[Husqy510]

We have a stock Bravo 1 behind a 540 that makes 720hp, and it's in a 26 Howard cat which is much heavier than your boat. I'd say you'll be fine if you drive it reasonably, but you definitely should upgrade to hydraulic steering

 

[The Capt]

Thanks It already has full dual ram hydraulic steering and stainless exhaust.

 

[The Capt]

Thanks for the info.

 

[RiverDave]

We have a stock Bravo 1 behind a 540 that makes 720hp, and it's in a 26 Howard cat which is much heavier than your boat. I'd say you'll be fine if you drive it reasonably, but you definitely should upgrade to hydraulic steering

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[Jonas Grumby]

You ,”should” do all the above. Because you will want to use that power. Do it as it breaks or do it now. Your choice.