nothing wrong with a 235. it will get you where ever that you want to go. a 261 would be a nice little uprade in there and is the same engine except fora few more cu in.
ron

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and a little history of where I come from
http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?156542-old-boatshop-in-Steveston