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On certain high powered deep-V hulls the engine is mounted off center to compensate for propeller torque. Have done it a couple of times, but only involving boats doing above 60 knots and a clean 21++ degree V-bottom and engines above 200hp. In your case hardly any idea. more
Re: Motor offset from center of transom? more
Re: Motor offset from center of transom?
Agree w/Tim^. I've done it on 14' rowboat types to 'even' the load w/an 18hp. Worked fine, no adverse issues w/a 2" off center mount. [links]
As long as I leave the trim completely down the boat will steer without a problem. As I start to raise the trim, after the boat planes, I get severe torque steer to port. It is so bad that I must keep both hands on the wheel or it will turn a quick circle to the left. I really can't say just when this started, but it use to go straight when it was trimmed up. more
I've moved the trim tab (trailering edge to port) as far as it will go. I even ground additional clearence on the tab stop (upper side) to move it even futher. more
I did a search on this fourm for an answer, found a couple old threads, but they never finished the discussion. Would be nice if people reported how/if they solved their problems.
I changed from a 3 blade, 14 1/2" x 19 pitch prop to a 4 blade 14 1/2" x 17 pitch prop thinking it would help, It didn't. The engine operates at 4400 rpm with both props, right where it should be. [links]
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Mount motor on center of transom. Install the optional transom plate (C) and motor mounting hardware (not provided). See your DEALER. [links]
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Assemble spacer (3) onto pivot screw (4) apply liberal coat of grease to screw and spacer. here
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