I bought an older 14' Vanguard boat with a 40 hp 70ish motor that runs well. I had to replace the steering in it, so when I installed the steering cable kit the cable is too low to hook onto the motor.. My buddy came over & asked why the motor is not sitting right down on the transom, but is about 1 1/2" to 2 " , above the transom... If it was sitting right on the transom, the steering cable would hook right up.. It is screwed down there with the 2 tighteners, & there are 2 bolts down lower that go through the transom.. the boat measures 16" from top of transom to bottom of boat..
Should this boat have a long leg or short leg motor??? How can I tell if my motor has a long leg or short leg?? I guess green horns should not be buying boats..
thanks in advance..
John
Should this boat have a long leg or short leg motor??? How can I tell if my motor has a long leg or short leg?? I guess green horns should not be buying boats..
thanks in advance..
John