RE: power output = gas vs. nitro
ron,
most guys around here are running gas boats. yes, support equip. for the nitro is a pain and not to mention what a gallon of nitro cost. on modified 260's, those hydros are pushing low to mid 50's. i guess i was looking for sub-60mph speeds or more if possible, without having to go with a 1200 dollar engine or multi-cylinder qd $$$$.
as u said before, weight on nitro motors is less, so i guess if you put the same numbers in a light/smaller pkg., the boat would perform better.
so u think a ops .90 or 1.0 will push it well, or as well as any 260PUM mod zenoah?