Moody Blue
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- May 24, 2004
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I have a 1993 40HP mariner OB that has been fitted to a 14ft fiberglass whaler style boat. In order to align the cavitation plate with the hull bottom, the motor is sitting up off the top of the transon by about 1 1/4". The motor of course is bolted thru the transom at 4 spots but I am concerned that the bolt holes thru the transom are taking all of the shear load. Should a spacer black be installed between the top of transom and motor bracket?