Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Engine Mounting Height

Posted by wjd on 10/23/14 - 11:48 AM
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I AM JUST ABOUT READY TO HANG TWIN 140 HP SUZUKI OUTBOARDS ON MY PROJECT WHALER. THE BOAT IN QUESTION IS A 1989 22' OUTRAGE WITH A WHALER DRIVE. I HAVE REMOVED THE 129 GAL FUEL TANK AND GLASSED IN A BULKHEAD TO CREATE A STORAGE WELL IN THE AFT SECTION. THE NEW TANK WILL BE 75 GALLONS. THIS IS IN AN EFFORT TO MOVE THE CENTER OF GRAVITY FORWARD. MY QUESTION IS: AT WHAT HEIGHT SHOULD I MOUNT THE OUTBOARDS? ALL THE WAY UP?
THANKS