Hi Ookie, how are things,I`ve been checking, and I1m now thinking it
might be cheaper to use a outboard, the shaft supports, shaft, prop,
tranny, engine and other parts needed are adding up to alot, more than
a cheap 25 hp. outboard, I don`t have alot of money to play with, the
actuall boat has only cost me $ 135.00 to build the frames and all
plywood skin ( 4 sheets 1/4 inch) I have a supplier searching for me
on all the fiberglass needs right now, should be about $ 200.00
$250.00 for fiberglass. thats not bad for a 11 ft. speedbout, as
compared to $3000.00 or more for a boat of this size that is on a
greedy salesmans lot, I`ve found a few 1980`s 25 hp. outboards in the
papers ranging from $500.00 $875.00 and I can afford that, I think
the second boat I build will be a 8 ft for the kids, that one I will
try the Briggs and Straton setup. send me your email so I can send you
a few pictures Bill, have a great day.