My wife was concerned about going out on the Gulf with no backup engine, so I made a custom mount that attaches to the transom and rear platform. I plan to mount a 25 Hp Long Shaft OB and am wondering if anyone has any ideas to share about this setup.
Since the platform can hold a 300 Lb person, and the transome is quite sturdy, I am thinking that this will not pose a structural problem. Any thoughts here?
I am also wondering about what speed I might expect to get from a 25 Hp in that configuration. Any thoughts.
The setup will have an inside-the-boat tiller for steering with typical engine control box/w-cables, including electric start (I already have a long fuel hose to reach the protable 6 Gal. OMC gas tank and long battery cables).
Bob N
Since the platform can hold a 300 Lb person, and the transome is quite sturdy, I am thinking that this will not pose a structural problem. Any thoughts here?
I am also wondering about what speed I might expect to get from a 25 Hp in that configuration. Any thoughts.
The setup will have an inside-the-boat tiller for steering with typical engine control box/w-cables, including electric start (I already have a long fuel hose to reach the protable 6 Gal. OMC gas tank and long battery cables).
Bob N