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May 25, 2021 at 8:03 pm #238994
bwanadon
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    What to do, what to do. I’m right on the fence with this one.

    If I make the transom taller I’ll need to braze a thin piece of aluminum onto the back and the transom caps are curved to follow the cut out in the transom. It’s not going to look right, or I could machine up a new set of transom caps at the shop…………I’m going way down the rabbit hole here. Then I’d still need a jack plate for correct height. I wouldn’t be able to run any of my small outboards if I wanted to.

    If I shorten the motor, $94 on Ebay for the 2 parts I need. Then it’s done. First time I take water over the back I’ll second guess myself though. lol

    I’m going to shorten her up. Looks to be easier.

    Thanks everyone.