Greetings everyone! I have a question I am hoping you all can help me with. I have a 16' Alumacraft Backtroller with a 25 HP tiller motor on it. I am looking to increase to a 40 HP tiller. Currently, the 25 HP is mounted with the thumbscrews only (not bolted through the transom).
My question to everyone is, do I need to make any special considerations when mounting the new-to-me 40 HP motor? My thoughts are the steps are:
Am I missing anything critical? Other questions I have for the group relate to the concept of going from a 25 HP to 40 HP tiller. What are the pros & cons in your experience?
Thanks in advance everyone!
My question to everyone is, do I need to make any special considerations when mounting the new-to-me 40 HP motor? My thoughts are the steps are:
- Remove 25 HP
- Place 40 HP on transom
- Confirm motor is sitting at proper height
- Mark holes, drill holes
- Seal transom wood inside the holes
- Bolt it up
- Seal from the outside
- Go fishing
Am I missing anything critical? Other questions I have for the group relate to the concept of going from a 25 HP to 40 HP tiller. What are the pros & cons in your experience?
Thanks in advance everyone!