Re: transom/engine question
I see. I'm asking all of this because I'm getting my transom inspected this week and if it is in need of repair I'm going to bite the bullet and rebuild it. Which then the decision has to be made whether to leave it open like it was from the factory in 1974, raise it 5" like some people have done on here, or close it up completely. I've been all over the rebuild threads on here and haven't found anyone that I can remember that has kept it at the same height.
As I understand it right now if I leave it the same height I'll have no issues using the current 20" engine, but will have to do some modifications (add a bracket or jack plate) if I closed it or raised it, correct? And being that most brackets are made for the 25" shaft engines, would my best choice be a jack plate in those situations? Would I even be able to install say a 6-8" setback jack plate if I closed my transom in and be able to tilt the engine up w/o the powerhead hitting the back of the transom?
Sorry for all the beginner questions, long time boater, first time boat owner, not used to being the one making all these decisions. This site has been an amazing resource so far and will continue to be.
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