78 Evinrude tilt/splashwell question.

[DANZIG]

I have a splashwell that is way over size I would like to shorten,, I have a 78 115 Evinrude OB I would like to put on the Tin boat. I wonder if any have measured how far back into the boat one of these will tilt??

I am guessing I will need something like 19 inches of splashwell to accommodate the motor tilt, how far off am I?

BTW I have no solid transom to hang the "new" motor off of just yet, that is why I need to ask.

 

[DANZIG]

Re: 78 Evinrude tilt/splashwell question.

Bump!

Let's see if I can make this question more plain.

At full up tilt position, * / * how far will an older Evinrude/Johnson outboard extend into a boat splashwell?

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: 78 Evinrude tilt/splashwell question.

my old Lonestar has a 22"long bracket/ slashwell with a 4 cylinder 90degree 115hp Evinrude that when tilted all the way up the top of the motor leans in 16".

Why would you want to shorten it?

 

[DANZIG]

Re: 78 Evinrude tilt/splashwell question.

Thank you, neighbor!!

"Why would you want to shorten it?"


There is a method to my madness! Or an excuse anyways.

The long and wedge shaped splashwell running between the stern seats was made to also cover an on-deck 25 gal aluminum fuel tank. (about where the "doghouse" would be on an I/O boat) Switching to a 28 gal belly tank and seeking to reclaim some space.

She is an 18 fter and as a buddy said while looking into the stripped hull,, " Man that looks like a big boat,,,,Till you start thinking of everything that has to go back into it."

IF I can shorten the splashwell to come about even with the rear seat backs I reckon I can gain enough room for a cooler and a bench/table in between the seats. Or just some walking and fish fighting room If I decide to go with removable seats back there.