Quote Originally Posted by Moses on water View Post
So now we know what she weighs and what size she is . What would be the period correct motor to run on her? Kg7h or Mark 20h? With the 14” transom would they be sufficient?any other motors come to mind?could u put something newer? Are they available in short enough shaft to work properly, guess you’d have to have remote gas tank for newer?
With a short boat 8'-8" it is limited on the engine that will work. You mention KG7H (1952 - 1953) and 20H (1954 -1956), 20H more expensive of the two. The KG7H being older would be the better choice for the period but not much power for the weights noted previously (Ex: 122 boat + 290 you or 200 son + 80 eng + 15 (1 gal gas, jacket, helmet) = 507 or 417 Lbs. With a 14" transom that is very short for a KG7H and 20H to be at their best, they work at 16"+ with proper set up, weight, prop, etc. Also these are very old engines and needed great care through the years and to find one in good shape requires a decent search.

Not familiar with the older pre 1952 engines that were used on these Neals that might be more period correct.

Does it have to be period correct to have fun or will it be a display?