All,
I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard that came with it is ergonomically VERY difficult. When the prop is in the water, it is almost impossible to reach down into the transom and through the cut out to disengage the pin and lift the shaft out of the water (Evinrude).
Is there a new 4 stroke motor that has a long shaft (9.9 HP) electric start that is easy to raise and lower from my boats current configuration? (There has to be a better modern configuration.) Or should I consider buying an external tramson mount and new motor.
Motors are expensive, and some sage advice here to a newbie would be much appreciated.
I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard that came with it is ergonomically VERY difficult. When the prop is in the water, it is almost impossible to reach down into the transom and through the cut out to disengage the pin and lift the shaft out of the water (Evinrude).
Is there a new 4 stroke motor that has a long shaft (9.9 HP) electric start that is easy to raise and lower from my boats current configuration? (There has to be a better modern configuration.) Or should I consider buying an external tramson mount and new motor.
Motors are expensive, and some sage advice here to a newbie would be much appreciated.