[Billybob]

Hey Miles - I think the reason you would jackshaft the I/O would be to put the motor forward rather than at the stern like a linked I/O.IMO, that is the place for the motor, lot of cockpit room (less storage though).The Guy I bought my hull from had just restored a straight inboard, and powered it with a new Yanmar Diesal which was under the console.What a setup, and tons of range, and WAY out of my price range.