On Oct 25, 2:16*pm, wrote:
Greetings All,
I have a 12 foot aluminum boat that is rated for a 10 HP max motor.

One idea is to use a conventional air cooled flat head motor
that's been modified with a water jacket.

.. I
also want reverse and am not sure what is the best way, at least for
me. The plan is to use a prop shaft that pierces the bottom of the
boat and a rudder. So the motor would be inboard as would the
reversing gear. Money is tight so don't suggest a Crosley engine. If I
could even find one for sale. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Eric

I would not include the reverse at least at first. You could probably
add a brake to the boat fairly easily. Sailboat do not have a
reverse and it is not that big a deal. You just always approach the
dock from the down wind side.

Dan