I'm no expert but ... if it was me, I'd look into installing an inboard
diesel rather than taking on installing two engines and outdrives (big
bucks, I/Os are overly complex for what they do imo). I have a small (19')
I/O runabout ... if I was in deep water, I wouldn't even consider an I/O ...
it would be an inboard for sure.

"HotRod" wrote in message
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Since I have a full shop I'll be doing all of the work myself, my past
work
involves cars, motorcycles, diesel compressors and tons of other stuff but
never a boat. The Hull I am looking at is a virgin hull and has never had
engines or drives. Tanks are installed and that's about it. I just want to
know if it's even worth taking on this project with a free hull or if I'd
be
cheaper buying a boat? I find as much joy in the project as I do using it.