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Some dealers really steam my glasses with their BS.

What is the engine brand and model? Is it because the new engine is electric shift and throttle rather than mechanical?

The engine can be mounted in ANY postition YOU want, it is your 12-14K.

If the dealer will not install it the way Whaler owners know is acceptable, Buy the engine in the crate from them and FIND another dealer who has 1/2 a brain cell in their head.

If the prior installer used the blind holes or did not follow the BIA standard, have them fill the incorrect holes with wood plugs, dipped in epoxy and drill new holes that follow the BIA standard.

There is a drawing in the reference section that shows the holes and which to drill.

The shear laziness and/or lack of knowledge of some installers has no limit.