outboard to inboard conversion

[frayed_knot]

You won't get much support with that mod I'm afraid. Most everybody does the opposite. I'm sure it's do-able though, but will require a "boat load" ( ;D) of structural mods to be able to bolt an engine into the hull. Your choice of engine and drive is curious to me. Why go with that engine? An Alpha 1 of any generation is not a good choice for anything above 300 hp. You would be much better off with a Bravo drive. I would spend the $$ on a good OB after restoring the transom.