Why would this happen?
My new motor when i open it up water comes in over the transom between the motor clamps. I adjusted motor so that it is on the 3rd pin and it stops. My only issue it when i do this the boat wont plane. When it is in the correct position it planes well but the water comes in.
notes: not sure if this has anything to do with it or not. I had a long shaft motor on the boat prior. thus i purchased a long shaft motor. the transom is 17 inches top to bottom in center. Now 15 inches is what a short shaft is. The long shaft does stick down a little to far. Anyway i bought a bracket to go on the back of the boat to raise the motor height the amount i need to adjust it perfect to boat. that probably will take care of the problem but i am unsure and that is why i am asking. (the long shaft four stroke yamaha is longer then the 2 stroke long shaft johnson i had by about 5 to 6 inches.)
My new motor when i open it up water comes in over the transom between the motor clamps. I adjusted motor so that it is on the 3rd pin and it stops. My only issue it when i do this the boat wont plane. When it is in the correct position it planes well but the water comes in.
notes: not sure if this has anything to do with it or not. I had a long shaft motor on the boat prior. thus i purchased a long shaft motor. the transom is 17 inches top to bottom in center. Now 15 inches is what a short shaft is. The long shaft does stick down a little to far. Anyway i bought a bracket to go on the back of the boat to raise the motor height the amount i need to adjust it perfect to boat. that probably will take care of the problem but i am unsure and that is why i am asking. (the long shaft four stroke yamaha is longer then the 2 stroke long shaft johnson i had by about 5 to 6 inches.)