shaneburris74
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I have a 1989 Maxum bowrider.
I have a 1989 Maxum bowrider. The boat is 19.5" in length. Currently it has a 1992 Mercury 150hp outboard on it. The motor seems to be throwing up to much water when on a plane. The boat originaly came with a 120hp Force motor. I appears as though the foot of the motor is throwing up the water. I am concerned about he motor getting saltwater in it from the constant splash. I think the motor may need to be mounted higher. There are mounting holes that would allow me to mount it higher with some work.
Are there any rules of thumb for mounting motors? Where should the prop be in relation to the bottom of the hull?
Currently when sitting idle in the water the waterline is about 4-5" from the bottom cowling of the motor. That seems a little deep to me.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I have a 1989 Maxum bowrider. The boat is 19.5" in length. Currently it has a 1992 Mercury 150hp outboard on it. The motor seems to be throwing up to much water when on a plane. The boat originaly came with a 120hp Force motor. I appears as though the foot of the motor is throwing up the water. I am concerned about he motor getting saltwater in it from the constant splash. I think the motor may need to be mounted higher. There are mounting holes that would allow me to mount it higher with some work.
Are there any rules of thumb for mounting motors? Where should the prop be in relation to the bottom of the hull?
Currently when sitting idle in the water the waterline is about 4-5" from the bottom cowling of the motor. That seems a little deep to me.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.