Thinking of adding outboard

Yes, definitely.
Would it be possible to maneuver with just one of the inboards?
 
Can you further explain what your goal is? It's unclear if you're just looking for a "kicker" (should both engines fail) or if you are looking to replace a main engine with an outboard. These are two totally different scenarios.
Goal is to create the ugliest 340 Sedan Bridge on the planet.
 
Yes, definitely.
Would it be possible to maneuver with just one of the inboards?

Most of us experienced boaters would only choose to do it in an emergency, I'd say it would be very difficult for someone with no boating knowledge.
 
I was curious and read this thread.
It sounds like someone stepped into quicksand here.
I have to agree with bobeast and pirate lady on this one.
I think bobeast is being conservative with the engine replacement costs but regardless a huge expense especially if you're not doing the work yourself.
Drop in replacement engines are at least 12K each AND as has already been mentioned, if the boat had deep water in it for a long time then there is probably some rot to be repaired.
As far as the engines being salvageable after being filled with water for a long time, that is a risky endeavor because you could do all the work rebuilding and then 100 hours later the engine throws a rod anyway.
I know from experience in 1999 when I did just that. Got a jet ski that had been sunk, it only had water in it for a day, got it cheap, me and my buddy tore it down, looked okay, rebuilt it. I fired it up after and it ran great. Two weeks later on 4th of July ripping at full speed it threw a rod and lunched the entire engine. I got a rebuilt to swap it out with and that engine was still running great when I sold the ski 8 years later.
My advice, if it means anything, If you love the boat and want it done right, don't rebuild those engines, go with drop in replacements and you'll be good for 2000 hours or more.
Good luck.
 
Yes, definitely.
Would it be possible to maneuver with just one of the inboards?

It's certainly possible. I once wrapped a dinghy painter around a prop and had make the two hour trip back to the slip on one engine. Maneuvering the boat into the slip without taking out the dock or my neighbors was a real challenge with a few years of experience under my belt. It certainly isn't something I'd volunteer for.

You can ask the question as many ways as you like, but the advice is always going to be the same. Fix it right, or sell it right now.
 
He could hire a tug for the days he goes out. That would be less expensive than making all of the necessary and potential repairs.
 
... Would it be possible to maneuver with just one of the inboards?

Maneuvering a twin engine boat for some is tough enough with both engines running just fine. A twin engine boat is designed to have both engines working, it is balanced and two props spinning. Using only one engine that not in center of the boat and the boat will naturally just go in circles. Keeping the boat moving straight is quite the challenge for the best of captains. Try doing that in any wind or current is sometimes impossible. That's why Seatow and BoatUS are in business and doing so well.

Taking a twin engine boat out with only one engine running and with guest's aboard is irresponsible and is how accidents happen. Sorry I don't mean to harsh, but do yourself and everyone around you a favor and fix the boat right or get another one that is in working order.
 
Thank you for the advise, much appreciated.
Of course i want to do the right thing to keep everyone safe.
 

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