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Gents, I do not disagree all I am saying is that a higher transom is a consideration on a small rig (14 feet) . It gives an edge on a backwash if ever stuck having to go downwind .
I have seen guys coming in the camp with white knuckles….
Crosbyman,
I completely see your point. I have a short shaft 1957 18hp that I run on my 12 foot crestliner. The transom has a dip in it like most 50s era boats. My plate is about 3 1/2 inches below the bottom of the boat. I need to rebuild the transom to raise it permanently but have used shims to get it closer. If I added the full 3 1/2 to the transom it would give the boat a weird appearances.
And YES! I do get water over the back on occasion when I back off the throttle very quickly. Another 3 1/2 would definitely help that problem.
It’s a trade off to a degree. Aestheics vs performance, form vs function or what have you.
Scott