[Briguy]

John R,

The math that goes into such a calculation is not so easy. Theoreticaly for your motor, you need to mount it at 30", then subtract 4" for the "lip" as you call it. Then add back 2" because water rises 1 inch for every foot of setback. The final number is 28 inches. You cannot mount a bracket designed for 25 inches 3 inches too high. However you have 2 clear and workable solutions. Number one, you can have the "lip" of the bracket custom made about 5 inches higher. The second solution would be to simply buy a manual jackplate. They cost about $125.00. I have seen this done on a seacraft with twins with a guy who mounted his bracket too low. It worked out great and allows for easy final adjustment. Hopefully I can test my motor/bracket combo this weekend and let everyone know how it performs.