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So, I'm basically rebuilding a boat that wasn't designed to have a motor (project post and pics coming soon hopefully...), and I will be rebuilding the transom to support a small outboard (can't handle much over 5 or 6 hp probably, but I will be testing it with a few motors).
My question is this: I will need to raise the existing transom and I'm not sure how to determine how high I need to build it. I was considering putting a Bob's micro jack on it to allow me to use a longshaft motor. This way, the tiller will be a little higher, and more comfortable to drive.
Do I just measure up 15" from the very bottom of the hull to the top of my new transom?
Is there a standard measurement, or does it completely depend on how the boat sits in the water?
Thanks dudes
My question is this: I will need to raise the existing transom and I'm not sure how to determine how high I need to build it. I was considering putting a Bob's micro jack on it to allow me to use a longshaft motor. This way, the tiller will be a little higher, and more comfortable to drive.
Do I just measure up 15" from the very bottom of the hull to the top of my new transom?
Is there a standard measurement, or does it completely depend on how the boat sits in the water?
Thanks dudes