I should also mention that the boat sat stern down before I started this process, with the 400# Mariner on there. Despite anything I've read on this site about poor handling characteristics that may be attributable to stern down trim, I still think the boat rides amazing. And I have had it out in some pretty rough water, always been happy with it. So I'm not hoping to get to factory trim here, just hoping to keep the trim I had.
Oh, and the trolling motor bracket is coming off the transom too.
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