"You obviously haven't con
"You obviously haven't considered the stringers and mounts needed for the V8. Your boat was powered with a 3.0L for a reason. The price point desired made is impossible to use a bigger motor, so they built the boat accordingly. If it's a small boat (16'-18'), buy the boat that suits your needs. A small boat powered by a 3.0L motor isn't made for a V8 and the corresponding speed, stresses, etc. Also, your drive isn't the right one for a V8. It's really not worth the money, time and effort. Better to find a boat made with a V8 with mechanical problems."