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7.5 is probably enough to get up to hull speed but you certainly can get by with a smaller engine if a nice model comes up for sale near you. I motor my 68 B27 with a 6hp and it goes about 4 knots with ease, not pushing it at all. In the ocean with waves and current it might be 3 knots. How long do you plan on motoring? If there is wind put the sails up. The short shaft will work fine in the lazarette well, like Cam said.
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who is staring at the sea is already sailing a little
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