Fast fred building engines still? Engine options for my 13' Boat

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Hello everyone. I'm in the process of rebuilding/recoring a Bullet 130 13' mini boat. These boats from what i have read respond best to 15" mids with as little setback as possible. Im trying to figure out what to repower it with. I like the fact that the MERC formula race comes with a 15" mid from the factory but the no warranty is scaring me. Is there a 15" mid that would bolt up to the regular merc 60? Is there a good selection of props for this engine? What about an etec 60? is there a 15" mid for that? props? I know most people will say 2 stroke. Is FAST FRED still building engines? i have tried to PM him but his inbox is full. whats the process, most people run stock omc 3 cyl on these boats with 15" mid and as little setback as possible. What kind of hp are you guessing you get out of them modded 3 cyl or even a 2 cyl? lighter the better and a 15" mid would be best. How reliable are the modified engines?