Strong opinion on the duoprop option, Do It! I have the volvo version. The low end torque is amazing, allows you to slow way down in a nasty sea and gives a very fast hole shot if that interests you. I've had two of them, peripherals like tilt mechanisms or hydraulic rams can give trouble, but the basic drive is pretty much bullet proof.
The 5.7 is a good engine for that boat. That old car engine is good about warning you before something goes wrong that might keep you from getting home.
Connor
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