Need Some Help!!

[ckmorris7404]

Are there any people that have info on how to measure the plane so i can figure what size motor to put on my boat? Maybe a formula to fugure out how much paint i will need to paint it? I just got this boat for free and its hull is solid as well as its stern. Its mostly cosmetic work and then the motor. From what I've researched it is a late sixty's Aristocraft Funliner-I think! Its approx length is 17 ft or so. It had a 40 hp Evinrude but its seized pretty good and nobody in my area will even look at it! I think i can use a smaller hp in a newer motor but not sure. I would greatly appreciate ANY info someone might have. PLEASE HELP ME!! Thanks!!

[wdnboatbuilder]

You can call the Coast Guard and get their book called BACKYARD BOAT BUILDER and it has all the calculations there. Best part it free imagine that.