Oh, one other thing. You asked about installing a motor mount or using the cutout. Stick with the cutout. I had the bright idea to put an adjustable mount on the port side and then mount my swim ladder under the cutout so we could use it for easier access. The swim ladder part worked great, but I hated the motor mount. It was awkward to raise and lower (leaning over the transom), you have to remove the motor for trailering, and it changed the trim of the boat. I didn't expect moving the motor back one foot would be that big of a deal, but the boat just didn't feel right. I took it off and sold it. Larry
On Tue, 8 Aug 2006 17:06:25 -0700 (PDT) Jeff Royce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > It is time to replace the 24 year old Evinrude Sailmaster (4hp). A > worthy engine that still fires up after the first pull or two. But > it would be nice to have a reverse gear and here in CA (and other > parts of the world i am sure) you cannot take 2-stroke motors on > some wonderful lakes and Lake Tahoe, in particular, is calling my > name! > > So here's the deal. I own an M17 and the current 4hp has been > enough power for me. Should i stay with 4 or move up to 5? And > here's the biggie... what brand? I think it's Nissan that has the > internal tank. Do others? Should i install an outboard motor mount > or mount it on the transom cut-out as i have done with the > Sailmaster? > > Inquiring minds want to know... and i have to make this purchase > before my wife finds the money and buys something frivolous like > food or clothing! > > Jeff > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
