Hi,
After 2 years of trying to solve the problem of the outboard motor hitting the rudder and being swamped with the Catalina 27 squat when under power I have finally solved the problem. By the way, notching the rudder is a complete waste of time.
The answer is not unique but the design is. For cost of materials of US$400 you can build a bracket which will allow you to adjust the height of the motor. You do not drill any holes in the transom and it is easily built and installed. I did it, and I am an accountant!! It is similar to the Eezy Slide (no longer in production) but better and cheaper.
If anyone is interested please feel free to contact me by email at slapin@shaw.ca.
Stephen
After 2 years of trying to solve the problem of the outboard motor hitting the rudder and being swamped with the Catalina 27 squat when under power I have finally solved the problem. By the way, notching the rudder is a complete waste of time.
The answer is not unique but the design is. For cost of materials of US$400 you can build a bracket which will allow you to adjust the height of the motor. You do not drill any holes in the transom and it is easily built and installed. I did it, and I am an accountant!! It is similar to the Eezy Slide (no longer in production) but better and cheaper.
If anyone is interested please feel free to contact me by email at slapin@shaw.ca.
Stephen
