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Measured Honda SS - it's 17.5 inches from transom to cavitation plate. So, mounted on a non cutout whaler would leave cavitation plate about 3.5 inches above keel. I don't think that would work well - I could envision porpoising, poor cooling, blowout during cornering, etc.

Maybe I'll look to trade the SS for a LS. Or perhaps I can find a lower unit. The parts to do the conversion could add up quickly, although it appears straightforward.