Motor Well Questions

Discussion in 'Outboards' started by Geoff Meldahl, Oct 18, 2024.

  1. Geoff Meldahl
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    Geoff Meldahl New Member

    In many motor well drawings, the forward wall of the well (the motorboard) is canted back ten degrees or so. Does this serve a particular purpose with regard to the function of the outboard? Thanks for any insight!
     
  2. rwatson
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    rwatson Senior Member

    If by "back" mean top tilted towards the stern, that's just the usual angle that outboard motors utilize to get prop clearance.

    All manufacturers specify the optimal angle for their outboards.
     
  3. fallguy
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    fallguy Senior Member

    Aesthetics to match the stern which is typ 12 degrees..
     

  4. Geoff Meldahl
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    Geoff Meldahl New Member

    Thanks for the replies!
     
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