Porper Outboard Tilt

CMorg · 02-23-11, 05:24 PM

I have a slight issue right now.I have a small Bass Tracker with a 25hp outboard. I am about to install my new Side Imaging unit and notice the outboard sits 3" from the back of my boat. I also noticed that the outboard mount has a shaft the locks the outboard in position , and I can move that shaft therby changing the tilt of the motor. Ever since I owned the boat it has been set so the outboard is litterly straight up and down. Now , I am going to have to change this in order for my transducer to function properly. What will happen when I change the angle of my outboard so that the top of the motor is more towrds the inside of my boat? I had planned on upgrading my boat in a year or two , but I cant do it now so I need some advice. I guess a jack plate would help , but I sure dont want to spend alot on a boat I am not going to keep.

02-23-11, 05:24 PM	#1
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Porper Outboard Tilt I have a slight issue right now.I have a small Bass Tracker with a 25hp outboard. I am about to install my new Side Imaging unit and notice the outboard sits 3" from the back of my boat. I also noticed that the outboard mount has a shaft the locks the outboard in position , and I can move that shaft therby changing the tilt of the motor. Ever since I owned the boat it has been set so the outboard is litterly straight up and down. Now , I am going to have to change this in order for my transducer to function properly. What will happen when I change the angle of my outboard so that the top of the motor is more towrds the inside of my boat? I had planned on upgrading my boat in a year or two , but I cant do it now so I need some advice. I guess a jack plate would help , but I sure dont want to spend alot on a boat I am not going to keep.

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