Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Re power 1969 13' whaler

Posted by john v on 01/11/18 - 1:47 PM
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oh, forgot 1 other thing. 13' whalers that are older have rounded transoms and the new motors that are going on them have a wide , flat mounting bracket. if you bolt the motor to the back of the transom without shims you will bend the bracket and kink the steering tube. I have seen some people use 1/2 flat washers and some use an angled wedge washer . the pressure points with these washers just dig a big hole in your transom and don't really give good support. I made 2 wedges out of pressure treated plywood that taper from 1/2'' to 0 in 5'' wide and about 12'' long. put them on the transom and bolt your motor on and trace out the outline of the bracket and trim them. the original set were mahogany and lasted a long time. when you are going to do a repower give some thought to this