photolimo
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I have a 1968 16-foot Larson Lapline runabout that I am looking to turn into a slow electric harbor cruiser. It currently has a 120 HP Mercruiser in it with a matching Mercruiser120 outdrive. Doing some basic calculations it seems this type of boat would do about 5kts just before hitting hull speed. I am considering some DIY options to do this conversion affordably. I am targeting a motor that could handle 1500 watts as this seems to be able to get me close to the 5kts. There are obviously lots of options out there. I have started to consider motors from golf carts, treadmills, auto alternators, scooter/kart kits. What would people recommend for a project like this? Would you ditch the outdrive or hook it up to a motor? It appears to be in working condition, may need new seals.