[adamcannon]

I probably should be fine with putting a small livewell in the transom. I am going to raise the floor about 1 1/2 in. Plus my drain holes are going to be out the side of the boat in the corners. That will make them that much further out of the water. Keep your eye open for a real good deal on a outboard 115 - 150 hp. I'm going to get a used motor for now and maybe upgrade in a couple years. We just got the materials in this week and I am going to get started on it hot and heavy in a couple of weeks. Just have to balance work, boat rebuild, and most important, hunting. Its a tough time of year to be working on a boat.