302 strokers with good heads can turn some hp andnget very close to the old disp,acement. And as you are finding out, parts are much cheaper.

Consider this: if yiu fix it, yiu will likely put more into the fixmthan the boat is worth onmthe open market. Check the overall condition of the boat -transom, stringers, floor before deciding to spend 1000's of dollars on this hull.

there are tons of 80's trucks/van with 351's in junkyards everywhere..