Question about safely raising a motor?

[mulv80]

I have a 14ft fiberglass Gamefisher with a short shaft 25hp Yamaha. The anti-ventilation plate sits approximately 2 inches below the bottom of the boat. The motor is secured to the boat by the clamp down screws on the motor. Two questions 1) Can I safely shim the motor up with a block of wood? <br />2)Will raising the motor place additional stress on the transom?

 

[quantumleap]

Re: Question about safely raising a motor?

1. Yes and 2. No. As long as the clamps are still on the transom and not up on the trim.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Question about safely raising a motor?

Mulv80, Is there a place to install transom bolts? If so, I would consider them. Bolts and clamp screws are more secure, especially if you raise the motor.