1996 Bayliner and Engine Height

[djockey21]

I bought this boat used and I noticed yesterday that my motor is 2 screws holes above the the transom. Is this normal or should the motor be lowered down on the the transom? My exhaust plate is above the water so I smell exhaust bad when I am idling. I am not sure if that is what it is suppose to do or is it suppose to be in the water?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

It is not uncommon for the motor to be raised. That is typically where you'll find the best performance. I don't think mounting position will affect your exhaust small much.

 

[djockey21]

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

Do you think this being raised up higher could be causing my trim/tilt gauge to be off. It works just does not report accurate.

 

[cr2k]

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

The tilt gauge on an outboard is not affected by engine mount height. It shows the engine angle relative to the transom mount bracket.

 

[djockey21]

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

Hum any idea why it would only show 1/2 of the tilt and trim? Could the sensor be on backwards or upside down?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Enginer Height

The sensors do go bad. Could have a dead spot in it.

 

[NYBo]

Re: 1996 Bayliner and Engine Height

The anti-ventilation plate should be even with or a little above the keel. It's vital that the water intakes remain submerged when running on plane. Post a picture or two showing the relationship of the motor to the bottom of the hull.