"Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip...." Nice boat. Now all you need is a Gilligan to your Skipper.

Boats are so much fun. I have always wanted one but as with all things that fly, float, or f*ck: it's better to rent them.
Good luck with the engine. There are a handful of boaters here including UCrew, Labatt, and Yellowjacket. They can give you good advice.