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Aloha Gang!

I have recently acquired a 1990 Outrage that I've stripped and begun to refit. Everything came off and I ve been filling screw holes, grinding out delaminations on the deck, reglassing, filling and fairing etc. I'm just about ready to prime with polyester and then I'll have a final fairing session or two before I roll on some gelcoat.

My commitment is to put twin Honda 50s. I've hit a bit of a snag and I'm looking for some insight and advice. The 1990 Outrage has the back deck over the gunnels and transom concealing the batteries and fuel tank. Not anymore. Gone. I've done away with that so the aft deck is open. My issue is the transom notch on this boat is less than 36". Motors are 14" wide at the bracket which incidentally is the widest dimension of the motor. This leads me to my first question:

What is the minimum space between two Honda bf50s? Is it the common sense answer of "enough room to pivot port to starboard without interference"?

Second question:

The splashwell would be too small to allow access to outer engine bracket mounting bolts; the liner at this area obstructs access. I need to notch/widen the splashwell. What are the recommendations to complete this modification while not reducing structural integrity?

This modification will happen, so for those in disagreement with the plan, please reply with solutions if you feel you must reply at all.

10000 Mahalos to all readers and responders sympathetic to my modification challenge.