Is my motor sitting to low?

[TnTommy]

I've seen a lot of post about how the top of lower unit should be even with the bottom of transom is my motor too low? It's in the top hole so I could raise it?

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Maybe...is that a false hollow bottom? Anti cavitation plate should be even with the bottom of your motor is clamped to the transom, higher if it's on an offshore bracket.

 

[TnTommy]

I believe it is a hollow bottom

 

[racerone]

Pontoon boats are different;-----Test run and post what happens.----Or why the concern?

 

[airshot]

Can't tell much from the pics....

 

[jimmbo]

You need to have someone hanging over the Transom to get a Pic of what it looks like at Top Speed, to determine if the Motor is mounted too Low

 

[jlh3rd]

not a false bottom, just the end of the motor pod for a pontoon. Mine is just an open rectangle, no vertical structures.
As mentioned, a pontoon is different. You need to run it and see what the WOT #'s are. Check for ventilation issues and trimming issues, if any, especially when turning at speed.

 

[Crosbyman]

is this a new to you rig when this this concern suddenly come up ?? any symptoms ... what is the rig doing or not dowing

 

[airshot]

Didn't catch the pontoon part....way different than a boat !

 

[TnTommy]

is this a new to you rig when this this concern suddenly come up ?? any symptoms ... what is the rig doing or not dowing

No problem just wondering haven't had boat long

 

[jlh3rd]

point is, it's not a problem until it becomes one. There are basic starting points for rigging/propping a boat but final settings depend on performance...or lack of.