My first SeaCraft!

[Toteboat]

Good to know, BW. I have heard of that product but never have tried it. I appreciate your experienced comments on the stern drive too, I didn't really think about the balance aspect. I like I/O's but for salt use they have their cons, can't tilt them all the way out, corrosion aspect and the engine box takes up interior room, as you know. I won't leave the boat in the water for extended periods and I will flush everything real well. I will try it for awhile, run it till I am forced to make a decision to keep that power or change it, and go from there.