RE: engine recomendations...
Thunder Tiger GP-42. Good engine, reliable, economical. I've looked at the LT-25 and have always thought that the TT GP-42 would be a perfect match. I've had a couple of these motors (one is on my Kadet Senior, beleive it or not) and I can tell you for the price, they're a bargain. And certainly plenty of power for the LT-25.