Thank you Don you were on my list to call actually for info! I have also considered threading the control cables through one of these TH fittings for the fuel line (if it will fit)
http://www.thmarine.com/product.cfm?PRID=196
I am resisting the urge to drill more holes in the bracket as I know one day I will update the motor and have a proper all in one rigging tube.
But I am liking the PVC trick, we also considered having a piece of starboard that would slide in like stock, and have a snout for the tube.
Hermit, thanks buddy glad to hear it!
Blue, Rules are the standard because they are available, I have heard nothing but good things about the Johnson pumps, one of these was on my last boat and it pumped for quite a while HA!
Bigshrimpin thanks its a pretty standard, simple 'down east' design. I dont like the vertical walls where ya end up kicking the bottom of the transom every time you try to walk up to it! Thanks to Brian for the idea!