Considering that we are all fabricators and gearheads here, I thought I might share a wacky idea for an alternate powerplant.
Gnome H.1200 (T58-GE-8) Specification
Power Output...............................................................1350 SHP(Shaft horsepower).
Weight..........................................................................142 KG.(313 lbs)
Priced from £2,500 ($3,946.13) (+VAT (if applicable).
The Gnome (T58) can be adapted to a number of other applications.
Boats being a fine example of this. The engine can also be converted to run as a Turbojet in the 1,000 lb thrust class.
You can buy one at:
http://www.everettaero.com/gnome.html
[ July 26, 2002: Message edited by: Toddnick ]