V-Drives applications

Good Day, Everyone

Anyone familiar with v-drive applications.
Any information on installation from the power-plant, would be a great help.
I have a boat design that could be related to the inshore fishery to the large scale offshore fishery. I have over 20 years working on the ocean and this design suites the oceans storms.
Why I ask about v-drives, is they are more suiteable for lower horse power, and better handling.
But what are the cost differences? :?:
Thanks

 

It is more expensive. There are two shafts and couplers too. The only advantage is that it puts the machinery aft, which gives more interior space.