- 1). Measure the distance between the inside edge of the mounting clamp and the cavitation plate on the outboard motor.
- 2). Subtract two inches from this measurement.
- 3). Add a vertical travel distance to this measurement. The vertical travel distance is based on the motor model. Models for lighter motors of 59 pounds or less use a vertical travel distance of 8-1/2 inches. Models for heavier motors of 130 pounds or less use a vertical travel distance of 14-1/4 inches.
- 4). Draw a line on a stick at this total measurement length.
- 5). Tape the stick with masking tape to the mounting board of the motor bracket. The top of the stick must be flush with the top of the mounting board.
- 6). Position the mounting bracket on the appropriate side of the transom. The bracket should not interfere with the operation of the rudder or the main motor.
- 7). Position the mounting bracket at the appropriate height on the transom. The line marked on the stick must be one inch above the bottom of the boat at the point the stick would cross the boat's bottom.
- 8). Mark the position of the four holes of the mounting bracket on the transom.
- 9). Drill holes through the transom at the markings for the four holes of the mounting bracket.
- 10
Apply marine adhesive to the backs of the mounting brackets and into each bolt hole. - 11
Attach the mounting bracket to the transom using four bolts. - 12
Secure nuts onto each of the four bolts with a wrench. - 13
Remove the tape connecting the stick to the motor board.
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