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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 498476" data-attributes="member: 3438">2 1/2" is rather low.  One inch low is where many outboard mfg recommend starting.  Make sure your straight edge is running down the center of the boat.If using clamps, you can usually get 3/4 - 1" by shimming under the motor clamp and re-tightening.  If bolted, you can raise to what you have available.  A high setting, will probably need some transom re-inforcement.   Can do it for testing purposes, but just ease into the throttle.  There are small fixed transom jack plates, for small HP.  With the offset from transom, the motor can be raised slightly higher.</blockquote>