Hi, Larry That was a factory arrangement. Not to worry about following seas boarding. I think some owners of that style boat have noticed that it does restrict turning the outboard compared to the newer adjustable momo's. Tod (wishing he could be in two places at once) -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of larry parks Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 6:44 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: M-17 Transom Howdy, I'm new to the Montgomery Sailboats, have sailed in the past and currently have a little AMF Puffer sailboat but back to my question as I window shop for a M-17. I have noticed that some older boats have a cut out transom for the aux. motor. Is this from the factory or an owner field modification and what about following seas coming into the boat? Thanks, Larry _________________________________________________________________ Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=hotmail/es2&ST=1/go/onm00200362ave/ direct/01/ _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats