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Cut the transom or figure something else out?
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<blockquote data-quote="rgpemt" data-source="post: 204397" data-attributes="member: 5684"><p>When I first bought my boat close to 20 years ago, I had the same issue. I picked up a 1969 Evinrude 40...with Electric Shift ( a true classic lol) and I did cut the transom down....</p><p></p><p>this turned into a HUGE mistake for me in the next few years. I sold the boat and motor to my fire chief who wanted more power...so he slammed a 70 Johnson long shaft on, did not adjust or repair the transom, and then he sold me back the boat after he upgraded....</p><p></p><p>I was left with this beast of an engine, really only being held in place with 4 bolts. The process of lifting that motor and having structure was a headache that I will not soon forget. </p><p></p><p>IMO...make a bracket that will lower your engine. I have seen so many pics of homemade jack plates on tin boats (the best site ever BTW) I am sure with some imagination and a local machinist you can come up with something good. Check with local communications companies, a lot of the equipment racking is either stainless steel or aluminum and it is 2x4 inch channel....rugged stuff for sure, and you can probably get if for a dance. Hope that helps</p><p></p><p>bob</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rgpemt, post: 204397, member: 5684"] When I first bought my boat close to 20 years ago, I had the same issue. I picked up a 1969 Evinrude 40...with Electric Shift ( a true classic lol) and I did cut the transom down.... this turned into a HUGE mistake for me in the next few years. I sold the boat and motor to my fire chief who wanted more power...so he slammed a 70 Johnson long shaft on, did not adjust or repair the transom, and then he sold me back the boat after he upgraded.... I was left with this beast of an engine, really only being held in place with 4 bolts. The process of lifting that motor and having structure was a headache that I will not soon forget. IMO...make a bracket that will lower your engine. I have seen so many pics of homemade jack plates on tin boats (the best site ever BTW) I am sure with some imagination and a local machinist you can come up with something good. Check with local communications companies, a lot of the equipment racking is either stainless steel or aluminum and it is 2x4 inch channel....rugged stuff for sure, and you can probably get if for a dance. Hope that helps bob [/QUOTE]
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