Penn Yan Engines

[trenchfisherman]

Was wondering if a Chrysler engine was an option for the Penn Yan Pro Hunters in the late 80's? I have seen a lot of the Chevy engines but have found one with a Chrysler 300 V8. Thanks!

[MCF]

By the late 80's the marine division of Chrysler has a shell of what it was in the 70's, boat line gone, Chrysler outboards sold to Bayliner/US Marine and not really active in the inboard market if at all.

[HPORT]

In the late 70's Penn Yan had Chrysler's, but the Pro Hunter is a more recent model. I only know of GM Mercruisers in the Pro's. Penn Yan also used Ford's in the 80's.

I would contact TJ at Penn Yan Boats to get the definitive answer.

http://www.pennyanboats.com/

John

[seasquirrel]

most penn yans I saw had CRUSADER (I meant to say)454's dont know anything about them. Pm Billy V he is a Penn Yan guru from way back

[greybeard]

Just did stringers and a transom in an 89 Pro Hunter that had a Crusader 454, my 26 open also had a Crusader, my 29 has mercs, most Penn Yans I ve worked on that had Chryslers were of the 70s vintage, That being said, not a damn thing wrong with a Chrysler inboard, BUT, if it happens to be a 318, its severley underpowered, if its a 360, its marginal at best, The 26s really need a big block in my opinion

[borderline 350]

Dear Trenchfisherman,

I have seen a lot of PY's and rebuilt two from the hull up due to plywood floors and stringer rot. Have a carefull look at any of them. A late Chrysler Inboard is possible as PY built some special order ones too. Saw one late 90's 26' with a huge diesel in it with a modified floor. It was auctioned off because the customer backed out???? The engine cost more then the boat!!!! I heard that there was close to 80K in that one!

Respectfully submitted,

......Jet Boat Bill