Trying to figure transom angle

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by chumbucket

Then reverse the equation. Hold the long straight edge along the top of the bracket and measure the distance from the top angle to the inside of the square. It'll give you the same number then as the site says, each 1/4" equals one degree of transom angle.

I know very little about gill brackets, so I admit that I may be mistaken here, but to my way of thinking, since the engine pivots on the rear of the bracket, the whole thing should be academic since you can just adjust the angle by trimming the engine.....no?