Hello all, I'm new here so please go easy on me. I have a Nash 26 with an OMC Zephyr 2cyl, 2 stroke wigh sail drive from the early 80s and I'd like to change it (mainly because it is noisy, smokey and I think it is coming to the end of its life). I had 3 options going in; electric, diesel or outboard. Since I spend most of my time cruising the lakes and rivers here the electric is out since the batteries would be really expensive). So now I'm down to replacing the 2stk with a diesel (if I can find one at a reasonable price) or get an out board. My thought with a 4stk OB is to mount it directly onto the rudder. I would rebuild the rudder to accommodate it and reinforce the hinge system (I'm and engineer with access to a machine shop). Could I please ask for some opinions, thanks in advance.