As others have reported, I also have a small problem tilting with the original mount and the Honda 2HP. Added a spacer between the aft face of the mount and the engine to move the engine aft. The spacer is as thick as would fit and still allow the engine "clamp gap" to slip over the assembly. Now I can tilt the engine up and, when rotated roughly 90 degrees, just get the tilt latch engaged by pushing the engine cowling (I suppose it deforms just a bit) past the upper lip of the transom. Moving the engine further aft would finally give me clearance, but without modifying the bracket the Honda's clamping gap just won't allow it. Engine operates fine, though sometimes you'll bang your knuckles pull-starting, and I've no difficulties whatsoever with it pushing the boat, but tides and currents aren't anything difficult here. Get the long shaft. -- John Tyner '88 M-15 #412 "Chimpanzee" On 2/28/2011 1:48 PM, beowulf2@cox.net wrote:
Hello Monty owners. I have an M15 with the original engine bracket on the transom. Has anyone mounted a 2 hp 4 stroke Honda motor on the original bracket? If so, did it operate ok from there? Also, what length shaft, 15 or 20 inches, would you recommend?
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