First I want to thank all here who responded to my help requests. Saved me a lot with my learning curve.
Hung the engine yesterday using a 1 ton Walmart chain hoist. 40.00. Works great. Started immediately. Very quiet, will be more quite in the water with prop exhaust.
The cav plate sits 1 1/2" above the bottom of the transom. Talked to a guy who has the same boat and engine and he says no cavitation. Says he gets 25mph WOT. I'm taking it out tomorrow so we will see. I have a tiny tach but haven't decided where to mount yet. Both batteries are mounted in front hatch. BTW got the engine from Online Outboards. Great to deal with. Gave a Military discount.
I'll post after the test run. Cheers
Hung the engine yesterday using a 1 ton Walmart chain hoist. 40.00. Works great. Started immediately. Very quiet, will be more quite in the water with prop exhaust.
The cav plate sits 1 1/2" above the bottom of the transom. Talked to a guy who has the same boat and engine and he says no cavitation. Says he gets 25mph WOT. I'm taking it out tomorrow so we will see. I have a tiny tach but haven't decided where to mount yet. Both batteries are mounted in front hatch. BTW got the engine from Online Outboards. Great to deal with. Gave a Military discount.
I'll post after the test run. Cheers