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The lack of lower bolts coming out of the slots indicates the lower bolts are using the blind (threaded) holes in the motor bracket.

Installers never considered the need to raise an engine.

You will want to remove the engine, fill the existing holes with wood plugs covered in epoxy. Finish off the inside and outside with Locketite Marine Epoxy in white. It cures to close color match to desert tan.

New lower holes will need to be drilled. See the diagram on mounting height here: https://www.whalercentral.com/article...icle_id=82