Thanks for the feedback! I don't have the time or the money to put a bracket on, I was just curious. There are a lot of bracket retrofits on this site that look great though! I don't have a big issue with the I/O except for the room it takes up, the maintenance, and the fear of leaving it in the water too long during fishing season here. It is nice to have a motor that I can work on in a pinch though and I am very familiar with these engines.
I couldn't have chosen a better boat and I look forward to years of good times fishing and boating.
I had called my friend to ask him what he thought of Boston Whalers. He said he isn't a fan and to come and buy his boat, so I did.
Here are some more pictures.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ox3391kgt...vnQO1epia?dl=0