Alternative power plant for inboard jet boat

I'd like a few thoughts on this seemingly crazy plan.

I've come into possesion of an inboard jet boat with no engine, around 16ft
long.

The idea is this, purchase an outboard engine (just the top part or one with
broken gearbox or something, you get the idea)
and use it as an inboard engine, it would be around the 220hp mark that I'm
looking for.

It'd be a lot smaller and more fuel efficient and easier to maintian as far
as I can see, but would like to know if there are any issues with:

-Turning the engine 'on its side' so to speak
-Would a 220 hp outboard engine be powerful enough to drive the impeller?
-I'm assuming with a custom frame or something it shouldnt be too hard to
actually mount it in the boat, the engine space is massive for it.

Rgds,
Nick

"MMC" wrote in message

> Looks like an overgrown BMW motorcycle engine!
> BTW, aren't (most) ourboards horizontal? Is this related to the crankshaft
> orientation or the cylinders?

With respect to a car engine etc the cylinders are horizontal, shaft
vertical. My main concern is the carbs if you turned the engine around
etc....

Rgds,
Nick