lowering an outboard motor

[wildlfe]

Does anyone have any experience or ideas on lowering a short shaft engine for use on a standard boat transom. I would like to use a jackplate since I cannot cut down the transom on this boat. However it is a tiller steer 40 HP Evinrude and I am afraid that this will interfere with the tiller arm control. Any advice would be appreciated. Chris

 

[JB]

Re: lowering an outboard motor

Howdy, Wildlife.<br /><br />I agree that a jackplate would leave you with an inaccessible tiller.<br /><br />Depending on the year of your 'Rude, you may be able to put an extension in the leg, or you may be able to swap it for a long shaft leg.<br /><br />I think I would go shopping around for a long shaft parts engine. Same year Johnson would also fit.<br /><br />Good luck.