V-20 I/O - Outboard Conversion

[BigMike]

I want to the deck space...my box is butchered up anyhow to make room for the hyd pump that used to be in there....as far as fuel goes...my main tank holds 48...that will run the mixed fuel ...and I have a saddle tank 20 that will run the 4 stroke kicker The cooler that sits port side is a live well plumbed to a through hull jabsco...it hold 35 - 40 gallons....and its heavy,,,but with me (250lbs and my saddle tank sitting starboard it counters it..) I keep alot of my halibut alive for the asian market they bring a better price......I'm doing the fuel system tonight...One concern I have is my steering for the outboard... The bracket I think I'm buying tommorow is a single armstrong without a step I think it will look goofy to have my steering cable coming out of the corner of the transom floating in the air for 32 " back to make the turn etc.... whats the tightest you think I can make the 90 degree turn with the steering cable>? that or I am considering making the linkage so that the cable can run straight down the bracket....not sure if it will have the power that way...also I use an old auto pilot and the steering can be touchy...what length steering cable did you need for your conversion>? BTW nice bracket and motor and boat...Also I am wondering if my throtle cable and shifter cable will work with the johnson outboard and control unit>?
Thanks,
P.S. mine is a 79