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To me, if the hull is solid, then you are in a great position to make exactly what you want of her...I like an outboard myself and that's the way I'd go if it were me...will cost more (especially if you go new), but lots of deals on ebay etc on brackets and used OBs...opens up the floor space in back of boat and improves performance...hard to go wrong there...
Post up some pictures and let's see what ya got... 
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06-22-2009, 01:52 PM
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BEAUTY IS ON THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER !!!!
Some years ago, I loved rebuilding stuff, because I loved working on things, always thinking it was cheaper to rebuild, WRONG 99% OF THE TIME !!! But I enjoyed working on things, that way I got to know them, and that was fun for me. If you really want to spend MANY hours working on this boat, in which I see NO OTHER logical thing but to mount an outboard, period, well, we are here to support you in all the questions you have, at least I am. BUT, I think you have got a good deal, and you can even make some money from it if you sell it in pieces. So, you are still ahead. If you definitely don`t want to spend MANY hours on it, just sell it, and get you a good running one, and perhaps you could be fishing this next w.e. DO NOT dump it man, there is always someone who likes and enjoys fixing things, just pass it forward for the same amount you spent. I got mine ready for fishing, for 6200, less electronics. I am glad I did. The same month I got her, went to the water three times and it paid for itself right then. If you add all the hours you`ll spend on her, let`s say at a modest rate of $10 an hour, you will VERY SOON approach $6200 when you add this to the parts and supplies money you spend. Matematically speaking; SELL forward.... If you really want to fix it yourself, I understand, I have done it myself...
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06-22-2009, 03:57 PM
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What's your location ?
Here is complete re-power in Orlando FL, I can check it out for you
http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/1233474113.html
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06-22-2009, 06:53 PM
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The answer is (C.) or (D.) and dump it here. Great boat for an outboard on bracket. I have the same boat and its a great boat. Full transom, Fun to drive, easy to fish.
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06-22-2009, 07:26 PM
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outboard with bracket. score a small v-6 would be ideal. or a big block v-6 with trim tabs.
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06-22-2009, 11:16 PM
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Answer D. Dump the hull at my house. I'll be home tomorrow around 1 p.m. I'll give ya $25 over scrap for the trailer. J/K!
Sell that volvo on ebay or on here for whatever you can get.( maybe someone wants it for parts?) fill the transom and bolt on a bracket with a 140-175 hp outboard.
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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06-23-2009, 08:52 AM
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I would go with a used outboard in the 150-200 range mounted on a bracket. Many here have done that (including our beloved leader MacoJoe). I had a dead 4.3 liter v6 on my 1990 v cuddy and opted to replace it with a brand new 4.3. Cost about $6k with installation. Very happy with it, but there are times when I almost wish I had gone outboard/bracket.
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