Ferrulewax
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I recently purchased a grizzly 1448. It is not the newest model, and has exposed ribs and a split rear seat. What I did not consider however was the fact that this model has a completely flat transom, unlike the newer model. The boat is in awesome shape, and I hate to have to do anything to it, but my motor is a short shaft and the cavitation plate lays about 2.5 inches above the bottom of the transom. I am considering having a professional that is capable of welding aluminum cut down the transom to the same specs as the newer model (new model= 17.5" deep transom, mine is around 20.5-21"). I have also thought about adding a spacer to the motor like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-BAY-MANUFACTURING-EXTENSION-KIT-108-MERCURY-FITS-MERC-6-8-9-9-15-HP-2-STROKE-/122943869647, getting a long shaft lower unit, or adding a jack plate. I would prefer the clean look of the cut transom, but I would like to get opinions. I think the guy that owned it before had some sort of jack plate on it as well, looking at the marks and holes in the transom.
The guy that had it before me went to town on the nose cap with a drill for a trolling motor :?
My transom
New versions transom
Any thoughts on how to proceed with the boat? I do not want to sell the motor, as I couldn't get anywhere near what the motor is worth to me from another buyer. (motor is a late 80s model, in brand new condition) Anyone had a similar dilemma?
The guy that had it before me went to town on the nose cap with a drill for a trolling motor :?
My transom
New versions transom
Any thoughts on how to proceed with the boat? I do not want to sell the motor, as I couldn't get anywhere near what the motor is worth to me from another buyer. (motor is a late 80s model, in brand new condition) Anyone had a similar dilemma?