NOOB - where do I start!

[Don]

If the tub is in rough shape, you may want to consider one of Matt O's new ones. It's a little bit of an investment, but worth the cost if you plan on keeping the machine for a good long time.

[rodp]

Ive seen a couple horizontal shaft engines on CL - 10 hp or so.

I'll probably grab one of those - I dont need it to be new - or even pretty - I just want it to move & hopefully float.

Did I mention my wife calls it the "submersible"

That's not a good omen