A few months ago I bought a 1971 Macgregor 2-22. Since I am committed to finishing my current boat, she has sat tarped in my drive since I got her. I am beginning to see a dim light at the end of the tunnel of the Firstmate build and have begun to think about how to go about rebuilding the Mac. I guess one of the problem with the Mac. 2-22 was that the scupper in the motor well was too high to fully drain it. The previous owner drilled a hole through the transom to the lower corner of the motor well. He then put in a piece of PVC pipe and sealed it with silicone. I went into this knowing I would have to replace the core in that area. I have been wondering if I should do away with the motor cutout and motor well. I do not think it would be much more work to extend the new core to the top of the transom filling in the motor cut out. If I did this I would mount the motor on an adjustable motor mount. So my question for the group is which do you prefer. The motor mounted directly to the transom in a motor well or mounted on an adjustable motor mount. I think I already know the answer but I would appreciate your insight.
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