Houseboat Outboard Motors - remove replace diesel engines with outboards?

Houseboat Motors - remove replace diesel engines or outboards?

Looking at houseboats with outboard motors, should I remove or replace the diesel engines with twin outboards.

I'm glad I found this site, it was very helpful over the last 2 months while I was searching for a houseboat.


I just purchased a 1971/1972 Whit-Craft houseboat, and she's in need of some TLC before I move aboard, but seems solid and I'm looking forward to making her my own.

The boat will be used mainly as a residence, but I'm going to have to make a decision down the line about the propulsion or engine power.

It currently has twin Perkins diesels (

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