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Go buy a 250 gallon tote with the metal cage and just cut the top to suit. You can add a 2×12 to act like a transom. You’ll need some test props.
I have run 70hp motors in mine with ease right up to full throttle. If you need something to run a V4/V6, you’ll need something a lot beefier made of steel or it’ll fold up like an accordion.
Totes are cheap and after a couple of hours of customizing ready to go. You don’t have to worry about rust either. Plus if it gets damaged you can replace it easily.
Buy some test tank cleaner to cut down on grease/oil mix build up on your motors. Plus they already have a drain valve built in. You can buy adapter couplers to hook up a garden hose if/when you decide to change out water.