Volvo to Merc

[Davidmnc]

I am looking at a project that may involve changing from a Volvo to a Merc drive. The boat is a 1969 Correct Craft Torino. Most of these boats were built with an inboard V-drive, but this one has a Volvo stern drive. It had a 220Hp 302 Ford engine. They were supose to run in the mid 50's with this set up. I am thinking about 300-325 Hp threw a Merc drive. The hull weighs about 1200lbs. Should I be thinking Bravo, or would an Alpha do the job? What is the best way to go, and what kind of job am I looking at? They were built as an answer to the Donzi Sweet 16. It looks very much like this: