engine and gearbox on a swivel bracket at the stern. The prop shaft is a long tube extending out from ... . The driver sits in front of the engine, where another long tube acts as the tiller, with throttle and gear controls mounted on it. The swivel bracket provides the steering and the engine drive can be tilted, taking ...

on twin screw boats I was a bit concerned about the single engine in terms of reliability, but relaxed when I learned this is covered on the 57 with a wing engine that serves as both auxiliary power and a "get you home" engine, albeit at four knots. My only other concern was personal. I'd been given ...