engine driven river boat.

[lakedude8840]

I am looking for engine mounting and setup information (name, links, pictures) on the small fishing boats used in asia and on rivers that look similar to gondola boats of italy, but are motorized and have the long 6-8 foot drive shaft extending from the top transom mounted engine into the water, and a steering shaft projecting forward from the engine about 5 feet. Thanks.

[WestVanHan]

Called "long tails".

Use google.

[pistnbroke]

look under DIY marinising on this forum

[muddin redneck]

alot of them have been built right here in this forum under weedeater converions thread. many great ideas and finished motors from a large group of very talented builders on that thread, just give it a look and you will find what your looking for im sure if you dont just start asking questions someone is bound to know

Here ya go.

They are called Mudbuddys



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