Is your outdrive under water???

[Fishermark]

I realize that is an unusual post topic, but I am curious if my boat sits lower in the water than others. I have a 24' Sportcraft Walkaround with a 5.7 litre engine and Alpha one outdrive. I usually trailer my boat, but on vacation I was able to keep the boat in the water at a dock. I mention all of that because I never noticed before how low my boat sits in the water. While tied up at the dock, my outdrive is completely submerged - including the top cover.<br /><br />Is that normal? I tried comparing it to other boats, but most everyone else has outboards.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Is your outdrive under water???

Water Level on Mine(1974 Starcraft Islander, Fully Dressed for Salmon/Walleye Trolling on Lake Ontario, Transplanted 4.3LX/Alpha 1), is about 3"s Above the top of the outer Transom Shield...........<br />Even with the Tilt in the Trailer position,<br />My Prop is Still Underwater........

 

[monte879]

Re: Is your outdrive under water???

Fishermark, i have a 20' with a sterndrive and the whole outdrive is under water including the top cover. So i think its normal.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: Is your outdrive under water???

Mine too.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Is your outdrive under water???

Same here.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Is your outdrive under water???

Cool! At least that's one less worry!