I have a 1988 Oday 240. I believe the boat displaces 3600 pounds. My outboard is a mercury 6 with a 4 stroke.
I believe it is a short length shaft attached to an aux bracket.
The motor is fine when the water is relatively calm and it can move the boat niceley.
However, when the wind starts blowing and I get some rough bay water, the boat will start to really bounce. And as the boat bounces, it causes havoc with the engine...the engine and props starts to rise....and I really struggle to move forward.
Also as the boat bounces, it causes the outboard to swivel which causes control problems.
When I motor when the wind kicks up over 15 mph , I virtually have to stand at the back of the boat, hold the control handle on the outboard in place so it doesn't swivel....and as the boat bounces, the engine makes a noise and rises...and I get no push.
Suggestions? Do I need a longer shaft ourboard? an engine with more power? Please let me know.
thanks
Ray
I believe it is a short length shaft attached to an aux bracket.
The motor is fine when the water is relatively calm and it can move the boat niceley.
However, when the wind starts blowing and I get some rough bay water, the boat will start to really bounce. And as the boat bounces, it causes havoc with the engine...the engine and props starts to rise....and I really struggle to move forward.
Also as the boat bounces, it causes the outboard to swivel which causes control problems.
When I motor when the wind kicks up over 15 mph , I virtually have to stand at the back of the boat, hold the control handle on the outboard in place so it doesn't swivel....and as the boat bounces, the engine makes a noise and rises...and I get no push.
Suggestions? Do I need a longer shaft ourboard? an engine with more power? Please let me know.
thanks
Ray