Rear engine has cooling issues. It's a 336, so the let's say... interesting RG system isn't a factor... the fuel tanks are bladders from what I remember and have issues... They are extremely slow for their fuel burn, and are ALWAYS in the shops I worked at.

Ask Wayne Westerman about the Skymaster. He's got well founded opinions on them.

If money and shop work were not a factor, I'd fly one. Decent performance, and I like how loud they are inside (though your pup might not like it!)

Jeff Hersom N3740J '67 150G "Gremlin"
Hangar W-6, Helena Regional Airport
Places I have landed Gremlin:
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