What is the purpose of transom wedges?
Offering 5 degrees of either negative or positive trim. Most cases they are used to provide negative trim, for when your bow will not come down enough due to the angle of the motor (transom is built without enough of a negative angle). This is a quick, cheap and effective fix!
What are outboard wedges?
Outboard Transom Wedges – Add 5 Degrees of Tuck. (Comes as a pair) Improve the performance of your boat by giving your outboard more tilt control. These transom wedges fit all standard outboard engines. Cast aluminum construction.
What is a standard transom angle?
The transom angle is the vertical incline of the transom and is measured in degrees. The boat transom can be flat with zero degree angles. Or it can have an angle degree as high as 30. The average transom angle is around 14 degrees.
How low should an outboard sit in the water?
Industry standards dictate that for short shaft engines the transom height should be 15″. A long shaft engine requires a height of 20″ and extra-long shaft engines will need a transom height of 25″. While this is the case there is certain saltwater motors that are extra extra long at 30″.
What is the correct transom height for my outboard engine?
Industry standards dictate that for short shaft engines the transom height should be 15″. A long shaft engine requires a height of 20″ and extra-long shaft engines will need a transom height of 25″.
What is the correct height to mount the engine on the transom?
How far below the hull should the prop be?
If you have a short shaft motor, the top most part of the transom and the lower most part of the boat should be about 15 to 16 inches. For a long shaft, I think 20 to 21 inches is correct. Some mornings it just doesn’t seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps.
How far below the bottom of the boat should the prop be?
If you have a short shaft motor, the top most part of the transom and the lower most part of the boat should be about 15 to 16 inches.
How do I keep mice out of my outboard motor?
5 Clever Tips to Keep Mice Out of a Boat Motor
- Store your boat in a clean area with concrete floor.
- Make sure the cover or cowling is fitted.
- Block the intake and exhaust ports with steel wool.
- Use a strong-smelling material as a deterrent eg. mothballs or peppermint oil.
- Buy an all-natural rodent repellant.