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Originally Posted by Capt Terry
Thanks Moose, Mitch and DonV for your suggestions-
Right now I am leaning towards increasing the transom from 20 to 22 Why 22 and not 25? In my 42 years of use, with a Hermco splashwell, and particularly only lake-usage now, the 20 has served me quite well. I only anchor from the bow and keep the stern towards the beach. I have about 2 of clearance now from the ETEC to the transom. A 22 transom with the splashwell drain plug installed, would provide more margin when the heavies are sitting in the stern at anchor. With 22 I can also keep my mechanical steering and avoid a 5 ETEC driveshaft extension.
The next step is building or locating an engine stand for the 418# ETEC.
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When I was replacing my transom, I planned on raising it 2-1/2". When I cut the core, I left an extra inch at the top with intentions of trimming it down to 2-1/2". Didn't get trimmed so I have 3-1/2" more than before. All is fine except the hydraulic steering fittings will hit if I try to raise it all the way. I have another inch to raise the new motor, (old one took a fatal crap), and that should correct that issue. You'll like having the extra height whatever you end up with.