Mini speed boat? Is it safe? What's it worth?

[Aqua_lark Adam]

Over the weekend I put this boat together. It is a mid 80's 8'2" double hull fiberglass aqua lark. I just mounted a 1987 28 hp Johnson twin cylinder to the hull. I've never driven anything like this, tho I've lived on a lake my hole life and, am an experienced boatsman. Can people please give me some input on the safeness of this craft and what they think it mite be worth?
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[yipster]

looks like a small disneyworld boat, wont be very valuable but gets you on the water and can be fun, be easy on the trottle

[Paul A]

Put it in the water and have a check ride. It's probably heavy for it's size, but go easy until you feel confidant about WOT.

[tinhorn]

Great thread on Aqua Larks here: Seeking Info on 1979 Aqualark Outboard

I picked one up in Florida for conversion to a sternwheeler paddle boat. They ought to be as safe as any other undersized hot rod. Some dude in California even knocked off the design (Addictor) and started a series of races.