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http://www.smalloutboards.com/m99.htm#60elpt Its a Merc but looks like a decent deal with warranty. So, I've decided on this motor. Thanks Gary. It is a Mercury 60 hp ELPT 4st Bigfoot. I've done a lot of digging around on these guys, (AFA Marine, in St Pete) and people are satisfied with them. Thei...

The water from the tunnel drops off before contacting the motor so I would recommend as little setback as you can get. Thank you, Cali123. This is what I was looking for. I remember seeing a video on an XF20, that showed how the tunnel performed.Im not sure if it was Jaques tunnel, or not. How has ...

Am I correct in thinking that there are more prop options available for the larger gear box? 13"-14" range? I recall Jorge saying that there just wasn't enough avail for his F70. Also, thoughts anyone, on proper set back for this arrangement? I'm thinking to go with a 6", In order to ...

Thanks for all of the comments guys.
Yes. The F70 is my first choice. I just havnt been able to find a used one that I can afford. Guess that says something for their reputation.
Looks like I might go with the Merc 60, Bigfoot. At least the black motor will look nice on a black and white hull.

I am trying to find some discussion on this, with little luck. I'm building a GF18 w/ tunnel, (from XF20). I plan on using a 4-6" hyd jack plate. I am at the point where I really need to pull the trigger on a motor. I found a decent deal on a Merc 60 4st Bigfoot. I have little experience with (...

Mbiggerstaff wrote:Wonder if there is a market for them?

I would guess so. Looks really nice, and it would take up much less space than the traditional fighting chairs.

Hey, check out my build. Snookiehunter's GF18 w/ tunnel. It is a Gf18, with the tunnel from the xf20. I lowered the sheer, at the bow, to almost flat. There is 3" of rise from the center, to the bow transom. I also added a full gunwale. It appears to be an xf20, reduced 10%, and I didn't have t...

Any help is good help. I enjoy getting all of you guy's opinions. Fire away. Smalloutboards.com was mentioned before, by Gary. I'm really considering the 60 hp Merc. I am, however a little apprehensive about paying that large sum, to a website that promises to send me a motor that they can't seem to...

The f-70, has been my top choice. Can't seem to find a used one. I passed on a F60, that I still regret.

Thanks for your input, Rodgerdog. I was hoping you, or CL would respond. I will likely copy his lead, on your configuration. Do you happen to recall your hulls static draft at rest? I think the plans show 5", but that is much lighter than our boats. I ask b/c I've been debating whether I want t...