I recently purchased a '68 Bristol 24. It came originally with an inboard engine which a previous owner removed. I have no interest in replacing the inboard due to cost restrictions but would like to put in an outboard. It has a well in the lazerette for an outboard motor. My first question is, due to the outboard being in the well and not on a kicker bracket, can I get away with using a shorter shaft motor? Secondly, what kind of horsepower is needed to move the boat at hull speed? Obviously a larger motor is better to a point, but again cost is a concern.
Thanks for the help
