Just found out from our engineer that our Volvo Penta MD7B needs a rebuild 
For now we are thinking an outboard will get us through Summer as we'll only be sailing locally. The MD7B is 7HP, so we were wondering a few things:
1. What would the minimum (safe) HP be for an outboard?
2. How do we fit the outboard bracket!?
3. Where would be the best place to put the bracket?
Our stern is similar to the one pictured here (scroll to 4th image):
http://www.ancasta.com/boats-for-sale/beneteau-first-30e-26407/
Thanks in advance
J&B
For now we are thinking an outboard will get us through Summer as we'll only be sailing locally. The MD7B is 7HP, so we were wondering a few things:
1. What would the minimum (safe) HP be for an outboard?
2. How do we fit the outboard bracket!?
3. Where would be the best place to put the bracket?
Our stern is similar to the one pictured here (scroll to 4th image):
http://www.ancasta.com/boats-for-sale/beneteau-first-30e-26407/
Thanks in advance
J&B