Outboard Mounting

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by csvencer

Does anyone have any hints/tips on mounting an outboard with new holes. Repowering an old McKee Craft and the Merc that came off is not the new style (had the external trim rams and weird bolt pattern). I have mounted numerous motors but this will be my first time drilling new holes. Is there a template I can get? I was hoping at least two of the holes would match up but no luck, so I will fill the old and start from scratch. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

-Svence

If you have the motor already that you are gonna mount, MAKE your own template...masonite board is what I would suggest, although corrugated cardboard would probably work, too...tape it to the inside, insuring it WILL NOT MOVE, then mark the holes and drill 'em out, being sure they are CENTERED...then position the template on the transom where it'll allow for up and down mounting allowing for use of all holes...drill the transom where the holes will work for adjusting top to bottom of bracket...