Motor Alignment

[Al]

I am remounting my Johnson 85hp Ob back on my boat. Where exactly do I line up the the motor to the bottom of the boat? Thanks, Al

 

[pinkmouse]

Re: Motor Alignment

al, take a straight edge,like a yard stick, lay it on the bottom side of the cavitation plate.slide it forward and it should be even with the bottom of the hull

 

[Al]

Re: Motor Alignment

Pinkmouse, Using the holes on my motor i cannot get it even with the bottom of the boat. Is it better to have it below or above a little? Thanks, Al

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Motor Alignment

Above is always better but how high depends on the prop and bottom design. A SST will run higher than an aluminum, a Raker higher, a Stlietto higher and a 4 blade even higher. And make sure it's in the center of the keel not necessairly the center of the top of the transom.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[pinkmouse]

Re: Motor Alignment

o.k. i should of asked what kind of boat.dhadley is right about the props.