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<blockquote data-quote="kilroywashere1911" data-source="post: 347934" data-attributes="member: 13896"><p>Using tapatalk, might be rough start figuring this out, I got a 1648 Lowe and a 1963 merc 650 jet free from the brother in law.&nbsp; It&#039;s more of a &quot;living, breathing project&quot;.&nbsp; Spent most of my first year trying to get the motor running (ran once but then it was done).&nbsp; Found a (slightly newer) merc 800 for cheap, jet mounted perfectly.&nbsp; Only problem is that it&#039;s a long shaft, to mount properly the transom needs to be 28&quot; tall.&nbsp; Fixed (for right now) with a 2x12 and steel angle, ugly but functional.&nbsp; I started decking the boat with pressure treated 2x4s and 3/4 pressure treated plywood.&nbsp; I also pulled the console out to find optimal mounting spot.&nbsp; I&#039;ve pulled the wood decking out and started using aluminum angle.&nbsp; I&#039;ve also found a center console I&#039;m going to put in.&nbsp; Pictures and link to my aluminum angle inspiration to follow-&nbsp; I could use help on how to find the best spot to mount the console, foreward/aft, for the best balance/performance.&nbsp; I&#039;m always open to suggestions and ideas.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="kilroywashere1911, post: 347934, member: 13896"] Using tapatalk, might be rough start figuring this out, I got a 1648 Lowe and a 1963 merc 650 jet free from the brother in law. It's more of a "living, breathing project". Spent most of my first year trying to get the motor running (ran once but then it was done). Found a (slightly newer) merc 800 for cheap, jet mounted perfectly. Only problem is that it's a long shaft, to mount properly the transom needs to be 28" tall. Fixed (for right now) with a 2x12 and steel angle, ugly but functional. I started decking the boat with pressure treated 2x4s and 3/4 pressure treated plywood. I also pulled the console out to find optimal mounting spot. I've pulled the wood decking out and started using aluminum angle. I've also found a center console I'm going to put in. Pictures and link to my aluminum angle inspiration to follow- I could use help on how to find the best spot to mount the console, foreward/aft, for the best balance/performance. I'm always open to suggestions and ideas. [/QUOTE]

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