Thanks for the input so far guys.
I think I will have to fabricate a rear strut myself to get the rear shaft horizontal.
Factory gear here is too steep. $250+ for an Octura M strut assembly [X(]

Andreas, my e-mail is overys @ yahoo. com I have put the spaces in so that it is pure text.
Brad, the link further up this thread takes you to the plans for the boat that Andreas built.
I will wait til I get to work tomorrow to download those plans as i have no printer here.

I’m workin’ on it…. I’m workin’ on it…!!…………Bring on the rooster tail.