I just picked up a 26 foot Bertrum 1973. Hull is perfect as is cabin. The rear floor needs some work as do powering it. Original set up was 2 I/O's the 470 inline 6 135 HP each. The out drivers were off the boat and long gone according to the owner and one engine is junk. I have a 1990 ford 5.0 that I rebuilt several years ago which I was looking at another project hull and the sale fell through the 5.0 is 330 HP. I am thinking of redoing the motor mount and going with the V-8 saves on weight and mount a single out drive. Not looking for a speed boat just one I can use to chase stripers in the northeast. going to replace the tank and go with 2 80gallon saddle tanks. Any thoughts on outdrive ? engine Choice? what ever?