engine ground clearance

[ohfishcat]

hi,,,finishing the boat i had to totally restore,um questions i have this time,,,i bought 1969 mercury 650 mercury 65 hp,,,,,i put it on the boat,,,, it looks really low to the ground,,,i think its a short shaft


does it match the boat where it should ???

and can i tilt it up higher,,, motor to ground clearance i see a lever but not sure what it is

any replys back are appreciated,,,everybody on here has helped me tremendously restoring this boat ,,,thank you very much

 

[Silvertip]

Re: engine ground clearance

You mount the engine on the boat so the AV plate is flush to about 1-inch above the keel -- not how close to the ground it sits. Can't tell from the picture how high the engine is installed. If the engine doesn't have power tilt & trim, you definitely need a transom saver so you can tilt the motor up further. As it sits, you will drag it entering and leaving driveways or service station areas.