On Oct 18, 4:35*pm, Ted wrote:
Is anyone familiar with the challenges or benefits of replacing a
typical diesel marine engine with a stern drive engine?

I have an older, 40 foot wood boat with a single prop Detroit Diesel
6-71 that is located approximately midship. *To create more room below
decks and add the security of having two engines, I am considering
removing the old engine and installing two stern drive engines near
the bow, just below the cockpit.

I don't really know, but it doesn't sound very practical to me. I can
see doing so to the back of the hull, but up front int he bow area,
well....

have you seen that before?