Free motor, well almost

[Howard]

Howard, want to sell? Id like to buy

No, I just got it a week ago :lol: Would consider trade for the right long shaft...

 

[benjineer]

I'm thinking I just need 2 boats

Now you've got the right idea!

 

[Bugpac]

Howard, dont waiste your money on a prop. There was a longshaft extension on ebay the other day for 135.00. The same piece fits from 71 to 99 or something along that line.

 

[Bobg]

Would that be midsection, longer drive shaft, and exhaust tuner? Very good price if it includes all of that.

 

[Bugpac]

Would that be midsection, longer drive shaft, and exhaust tuner? Very good price if it includes all of that.

I am not sure on the exhaust tuner. I didnt think they went that far down.

 

[benjineer]

also need longer shift shaft, longer water tube

 

[Howard]

Complete kit runs around $300. Too much IMO for what I want to accomplish. Trade or lowering transon is what I will do, this will not cost me.

 

[Howard]

As you can see I went ahead and cut the transom. Plans are to cap and weld it. Hope this works! Nice thing is I found my wood to be in great shape as it was in question. Previous owner used it in salt water so now I can better flush out between the wood and aluminum.

 

[Howard]

Well, problem solved. Did a test run tonight and I'm a happy tin man

 

[Troutman3000]

Well, problem solved. Did a test run tonight and I'm a happy tin man

Awesome. Probably get a little better performance if you notch it back a spot or two to get it up a little higher. But if your happy with then thats all that matters.

 

[Howard]

Probably get a little better performance if you notch it back a spot or two to get it up a little higher. But if your happy with then thats all that matters.

Plate is now a 1 1/2" below hull. I was wondering if raising it a a couple of inches would help. Always heard it should be as close to even as possible. Just cut a bit to much buch can fill ....

 

[Pappy]

Took ya' long enough to cut it! Was mentioned to you back on March 28th! Just teasing a little. Glad it worked out for you. Yes, you can pick up some performance with raising the engine. Would urge you to run the boat for a while and figure out where everything will end up (weightwise) and add everything you are going to add prior to raising the engine. When an engine is raised, in order to gain the most performance, keep in mind that you may have to modify or purchase a new propeller as well. There are several Jackplate manufacturers out there for you to choose from. I normally use Bob's adjustable plates when doing this. A ballpark figure on where your cavitation plate will end up will be around 1.5 - 2" above the bottom. This is measured with the plate parallel to the bottom, not trimmed in or out.

 

[Howard]

Took ya' long enough to cut it! Was mentioned to you back on March 28th! Just teasing a little

I know, but if I finish everthing I wont have a tin to fiddle with! Thanks for your help =D>

 

[Bugpac]

Looks good, I was just gonna pm and see if you wanted to trade for a long shaft, lol!!

 

[Howard]

Looks good, I was just gonna pm and see if you wanted to trade for a long shaft, lol!!

Thanks, I was trying to wait but wanted to get up to Lanier. See ya around Yargo,,