Posted by Tom W Clark on 09/07/10 - 9:21 PM
#5
This is an FAQ, a very FAQ.
The answer is to mount the motor "two holes up" on the transom (1-1/2" between the top of the transom and the underside of the "hooks" on the motor.)
When you do this, you also use the motor's highest set of lower bolt holes and the mounting bolts will then clear the transom splashwell with ease.
If you only want the motor "one hole up" (3/4") then you will have to angel the lower bolts upwards a bit. The angle is merely a cosmetic issue; it will be more than strong enough.
The old lower bolt holes can be easily filled.
There is no good reason to mount any modern outboard all the way down on the transom of any 16'-7" Whaler.