mounting outboard to inboard/outboard

[funkyblues76]

Jim, did you look into using a jack plate of any kind? thoughts?
Thanks!

[funkyblues76]

My transom is not flat across the back of my boat. Its like a large section of the transom molds out - like an indentation from inside the boat so it stands out from the back. It is orginal and stock, any new worries with a non-flat transom?

[charmc]

Funky,

From the picture of your boat you posted on your other conversion thread (maybe post it or one with the cover off for more detail on this thread), it simply looks like there is a molded setback in your transom. I don't see this as making any difference in the overall evaluation, except that your transom design may be a bit stronger than a simple flat one. All the plug and plate solutions suggested should still work.

Major thing to check, as Jim mentioned, is to be sure there is no rot inside the transom now. If there is, you'll have to cut away more until you get to sound material.

[Jim Williams]

Funkyblues,
I researched jack plates but they maxout at about 6" setback and I wanted to be able to raise my engine to the full trailer-tilt position which required a minimum of 24" setback. The only "jack plate" like bracket that might have worked ("Porta Bracket") was twice the price of my "Stainless Marine" bracket.

Jim

[funkyblues76]

Looking for an outboard for my 19ft. What kind of power do I need for fishing and pulling the kids around? Thinking 60-90HP? Can all outboards have steering cables attached to them? Thanks!

[funkyblues76]

What kind of measurments for outboard bracket do I need?
I've seen 24"-30". I need to support a 60-90HP motor. Thanks for the help.

[Jim Williams]

Funkyblues,
It's dependent on the brand of outboard and its' height. I called several bracket manufacturers and told them what motor I had and they recommended a compatible setback. They seem to know the dimensions of most outboards. The main reason for greater setback length is so you can tilt up for trailering/launching. If you have a splashwell built into your transom, or your transom height is low you would require less setback. From what I have read and been told by bracket makers you should get the shortest setback that meets your tilt requirement, if setback is too long you may have porpoising.

[funkyblues76]

porpoising? my transom is as high as the boat. Thanks for the help.

[funkyblues76]

Leaseguy & Jim W. how are the installs going? I'd like to see more pics on plugging the transom. Thanks!

[Jim Williams]

Transom plug finished...see my thread:
Transom Reinforcement for Outboard Conversion

[Ecatasea]

try this beauty, just smaller???

http://www.kupoprodaja.com/roman-abramovich-yachts