Ditto that, forgot to mention in my previous post. It's nice to be able to adjust motor height a bit to match conditions and boat loading if/as necessary. For me it's always one of two 'down' positions that are only a few inches different, but a few inches can make all the difference sometimes. for example bouncing in chop I can set it a bit deeper so it doesn't cavitate when the stern bounces up. I think Jerry has said that the notch was partly designed around a particular motor of that era, which was a 2-cycle, so smaller lighter power head, maybe could be turned while in the notch, and maybe it had reverse too? Anyhow the notch is not well suited to more recent 4-cycle motors with larger power heads...you'd have to enlarge the notch, which is not a minor DIY project. cheers, John On 6/27/21 2:01 PM, Michael Witkin via montgomery_boats wrote:
Keith,With the long shaft outboard motor in the cut out, the prop wasn't low enough in the water for the cooling intake unless at least one person was in the boat. When sailing alone, I couldn't start the engine and step onto the dock. Now with a motor mount I can let the engine warm up while I deal with dock lines and gear.Fair Winds,Mike Faiand On Suay, June 27, 2021, 09:27:03 AM PDT, 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). cKeith K Ginger Snap
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