Converting a 1978 20' MA

[eggsuckindog]

Bush we are just both old enough to have seen alot of great ideas slowly turn to dust.

I appreciate the OP's desire to use what he has but there are just much better options for him, that hull as a bare boat is close to one of the most desired

There have been a couple I/O 20's for sale both SF's and Safari's in the last year that probably didn't sell - look back- it would get you on the water years ahead and many dollars ahead. Even trying the inboard on one of those would put you ahead