where should the motor sit on the boat

[steve cutrone]

I'm trying to figure something out, With the motor in the lowest position where should the fin be in respect to the bottom of the transom. <br />even, an inch above, or an inch below?

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: where should the motor sit on the boat

Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />Even for average, above for speed, below for bite.

 

[JB]

Re: where should the motor sit on the boat

Outboard Non-repair topic.

 

[Chief101]

Re: where should the motor sit on the boat

I give up Steve, what kind of boat do you have? Pontoon or sail?

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: where should the motor sit on the boat

I typically put my outboards in the back, usually mounted to the transom.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: where should the motor sit on the boat

Someone was bound to say it

 

[Wiggy]

Re: where should the motor sit on the boat

I've got a long shaft on a shoft shaft boat. What are you downsides/advantages of this set-up.<br /><br />Is it damaging the boat/motor at all?<br /><br />I've heard that the motor's anti-cavitation plate should be parallel with the bottom of the boat?

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: where should the motor sit on the boat

It's not hurting anything but your top speed. <br /><br />I've heard the same thing about the cav plate.