I didn't try to use the motor to steer. My problem was that the motor head intruded in to the cockpit so far when tilted up that it blocked the tiller from swinging all the way over. Not a problem in normal sailing but a pain when approaching my mooring. Henry On Sun, Jun 27, 2021, 10:55 AM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
The reason people don't like the cutout is: can't use motor to steer (easily), and many outboards do not fit.
IMO use the rudder to steer ... just like boats with inboards do.
A Suzuki 4/6 HP long (20") will fit. Do a www-search for 'Larry Yale Montgomery 17 Corn Dog's and you will see pictures of his boat using a Suzuki in the cutout.
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On Sun, Jun 27, 2021, 9:26 AM Cap Keith <orionkeith@msn.com> wrote:
Hello all,
Just a quick question… I own a M17, 1980 model. Purchased with an attached, adjustable motor mount thru-bolted where the cut out for an outboard. Question: Why not use the existing, cut-out for say, a 4-5hp motor? (Wanting to re-power).
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