M_Boats: mods for m 17

want to make mods to a m 17 to make it easier for an old guy want to convert to a balance lug...approx 143 sqft no standing rigging mast pinned in tall tabernacle just pivot it up motor will be a 7.5 honda 4 stroke this will be a motor sailor of sorts know this might be heresy for somne but...too many friends have died this year not realizing even a small part of their hopes/dreams so...am at the dgas stage even if you don't agree please share your toughts looking forward to interesting dialogue also have a venture 24 am pallning to part out or will sell cheap but no trailer holp[help and hope] g