I/O to Outboard Restoration

[SnafuFishTeam]

Hey Guys,

I am sure this has been posted numerous time but I have a question. I am in the market for a project 23' Potter hull and have looked at a couple of boats. One was originally and outboard and the other currently has an I/O. I have seen numerous rebuilding from an I/O to an outboard and wanted to get some opinions on which I should be targeting. I without question want a bracket with an outboard. Are there any issues with buying on with an I/O and converting it? Even if I find an outboard boat, I will be replacing the transom as well. Any other obsticles I should be looking out for?

Thanks!