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Originally Posted by Jeckler
Looking for a couple answers.I have noticed some transoms on the older 23's are straight across.Others drop down where the engine is located. I believe the boats with 2 engines are straight across. Single engine boats drop down.Did these older 23's come stock with notched transoms or are they reworked to accommodate 25" motor. I'm looking at one with 2 motors .I assume to go to a single I would have to look for 30" motor.Is this correct?Thanks
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No. The notch is to allow a single 25" motor to reach below the keelson. The higher portions to either side allow for twin 25" motors without having them extend too far below the planing surface.
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