77 transom

[tbarket]

just baught a '77 hull no motor. everything is solid it has a 20" transom. Should i raise the transom 5" or close it and put a bracket? I have experenced a 20" transom and find it to a little wet inside. What size motor will give enough HP but not change the waterline?

[flash14]

do you have a 20' or 23' hull? Either way, it al depends on what you are going to do with the boat and the area you live in. The size motor you are putting on this al depends on the setup. Give us some more details and then we can help you through the process. Good luck with your project!

Andrew

[tbarket]

thanks for the help. it's a 20' master angler. I will use the boat in the florida keys on both sides the atlantic ocean and florida bay. i'm also considering trim tabs.