Atkins Hardtack using an outboard

[Delaney]

http://www.atkinboatplans.com/Utilities/Hardtack.html

I want to use a small outboard on this boat and put it in a well so the propeller is in the same spot as the inboard propeller in the design. I just want a displacement speed boat so I was thinking a 9.9 would be fine. I thought about putting it off the back, but was not sure how it would affect the boat moving through the water.

Thanks for the input

[michael pierzga]

Why not. Might have to add some weight forward...fuel o batteries ...to get the boat on he lines.

Steering arrangement might take some thought.

If you google around there are a few designs around that have already adapted that hull form with a motor in a well.