Spacing the engine up.

[Revenge]

What type of base due you use to space the engine mounting foot, when an engine needs to be spaced up? I asked b/c the boat I purchased someone used 2x4s to space the mounting foot up. Was this standard procedure or was it Jerry rigged?

 

[Tacklewasher]

Re: Spacing the engine up.

Sounds jury rigged, but it depends on what motor/boat etc.

Best way is a jack plate. It allows for adjustment to find the best placement, but not really relevant if your talking a 10hp motor.

Can you post a picture?

 

[sschefer]

Re: Spacing the engine up.

Assuming this is an outboard, there are several options for offsets and risers. Your primary concern will be your transoms ability to handle the added leverage.
I've seen a case where this was done to make a 20" motor fit a 15" transom and it seemed to work fine.

A simple bracket can be made from 3"x3"x 3/16" aluminum angle. It would consist of 4 pieces cut to the lengths you deem appropriate. Two would be bolted to the transom and two would be bolted/clamped to the motor.

The motor is bolted to the bracket at the bottom with a cross member of 2x4 across the top for the motor clamps. The two brackets are then joined on each side with bolts. You can have a series of holes drilled on the sides so you can adjust the height.

Alternatively, you can just buy a Jack Plate for around $400.00.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Spacing the engine up.

please read this. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=250879

we have no idea what you have or are wanting to know.