i really like your build ideas. i/o vs outboard??? ithink it gotta be a personal preference to go i/o. if form follows function then the outboard wins hands down in all aspects. lighter, faster, more fuel efficient, more room onboard and as far as working on it goes, a 2stroke outboard is a much simpler and usually more reliable design. if you learned your way around a 350 you will learn your way around an outboard. but if you want an i/o... thats pretty effing cool too!
every inch of a boat is a compromise and there are always pros and cons to every design decision. and thats why having two boats is such a huge advantage. especially when they are both the same hull. think about it. you got a boat in the water. your not missing out on anything cause your boat isnt finished. you can take your time, do it right. you will never cut a corner, scale back or compromise cause youre itching to get your boat in the water. thats gotta help the build quality. plus having one so similar on the water... youve got a really good idea of what you want, how well its gonna work and what youve gotta give up to get it.
for what youre talking about doing i truly hope that you dont leave any wood in that boat. seacast is kinda heavy but extra weight in the stringers isnt a bad idea. maybe a layer or two of kevlar around the stringers and in the nose use heavier materials below the water line to make that puppy rock solid. then save as much weight as you can topside on hatches, gunnels and such. watch ebay for cf reminents. keep the cog low. i say go for it, built not bought!
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