I have a Tomatsu 9.8Hp outboard I intend to convert to an outboard jet for the purpose of pushing an aluminium canoe(also to be constructed) up braided rivers to access hunting grounds.
I have a mig, and some 2mm steel shelving, and a half baked idea of bolting on a housing over the existing prop rather than constructing from scratch a replacement leg.
Any suggestions to firstly: the feasibility?, and secondly technical aspects I may ignore at my own risk?
Obviously I have only what funds my wife wouldn't miss.