1. Use the full 4 digit year for everything you are asking your question about. Example: 1962, 1988, 2000, 2011
2. Include the correct name of your Whaler model. Example: Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Outrage 26, Outrage 260
3. Include the length when necessary. Example: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22
4. Do not post your email address anywhere on this site as it is already in your user profile.

13 sport water spray issue
Slickityd16t	#1  Posted on 03/07/12 - 7:48 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/29/11	I'm having a big issue with water flowing over the transom from under the motor bracket while cruising. It's a 86 and I have not seen the issue before. My 2000 johnson 40 hp is mounted it the same location as last year when I didn't have the issue. The only thing that is different is that the tilt/trim motor is moved to postion number 3 on the bottom of the bracket.
CES	#2  Posted on 03/07/12 - 7:51 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Since you changed the tilt angle, you're probably getting spray from the different angle. Have ya thought about raising your motor ont he transom? Edited by CES on 03/07/12 - 7:52 AM Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
thegage	#3  Posted on 03/07/12 - 7:52 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 341 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/25/09	I don't quite get what you're describing. The title of your post says "water spray", which leads me to think the motor is mounted too low down and is creating a rooster tail/spray, some of which comes over the transom; however, you also says "water flowing" which seems to me to mean a lot more water than just spray. Also, what is "position number 3 on the bottom of the bracket"? Do you mean the tilt lower-limit pin? John K. John Kittredge 1991 16 SL - 2013 E-TEC 90
Slickityd16t	#4  Posted on 03/07/12 - 8:40 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/29/11	I tried mounting the motor up one hole the result was the same. The tilt/trim motor mounting pin was moved to the most verticle postion so it puts less stress on the system while cruising.
burtim	#5  Posted on 03/07/12 - 2:52 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 178 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/10/08	Has this boat been kept in the water? Is it possible there is water in the hull and the boat is setting lower than in the past?
Geo	#6  Posted on 03/07/12 - 4:21 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 104 Comments: 4 Joined: 11/05/08	This sort of problem can occur if you are using a long-shaft 20" motor on a older small Whaler hull that is designed for a short-shaft 15" motor. What sort of motor do you have?
John Fyke	#7  Posted on 03/07/12 - 4:44 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1307 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/06/06	Where does the cavitation plate line up with the keel? You still may have the motor mounted too low. John Fyke Re-Fit or Reef It 1979 15' Sport with Super Sport conversion and 70hp mercury.
Slickityd16t	#8  Posted on 03/07/12 - 9:32 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/29/11	The boat has been kept out of the water. The motor a 2000 johnson 40hp is a 20" shaft. The cavition plate was almost dead even with the keel when i noticed the problem now it is 1 inch lower. Edited by Slickityd16t on 03/07/12 - 9:34 PM
thegage	#9  Posted on 03/07/12 - 10:07 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 341 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/25/09	The motor's definitely too low. John K. John Kittredge 1991 16 SL - 2013 E-TEC 90
CES	#10  Posted on 03/08/12 - 2:47 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Slickityd16t wrote: The boat has been kept out of the water. The motor a 2000 johnson 40hp is a 20" shaft. The cavition plate was almost dead even with the keel when i noticed the problem now it is 1 inch lower. That's your problem, you need to raise your motor on the transom so that your Cav plate is at least an inch higher than the bottom of the boat. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
John Fyke	#11  Posted on 03/08/12 - 3:40 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1307 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/06/06	Raise the motor two more notches. John Fyke Re-Fit or Reef It 1979 15' Sport with Super Sport conversion and 70hp mercury.
Slickityd16t	#12  Posted on 03/08/12 - 7:02 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/29/11	CES wrote: Slickityd16t wrote: The boat has been kept out of the water. The motor a 2000 johnson 40hp is a 20" shaft. The cavition plate was almost dead even with the keel when i noticed the problem now it is 1 inch lower. That's your problem, you need to raise your motor on the transom so that your Cav plate is at least an inch higher than the bottom of the boat. But it never did it before mounted on the bottom hole. Does everybody else here have theirs mounted 2 holes up?
Slickityd16t	#13  Posted on 03/08/12 - 7:08 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/29/11	I also wonder if it could the hydrofoil I have installed
butchdavis	#14  Posted on 03/08/12 - 7:54 AM
Member Posts: 838 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	Yes, it could. Butch
John Fyke	#15  Posted on 03/08/12 - 8:06 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1307 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/06/06	I'm not a fan of hydrofoils at all. John Fyke Re-Fit or Reef It 1979 15' Sport with Super Sport conversion and 70hp mercury.
Brooksinct	#16  Posted on 03/08/12 - 10:13 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 114 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/04/11	Why did you put a hydrofoil on it?
John Fyke	#17  Posted on 03/08/12 - 10:30 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1307 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/06/06	If your motor is rigged right you will not need a hydrofoil. Period. John Fyke Re-Fit or Reef It 1979 15' Sport with Super Sport conversion and 70hp mercury.
CES	#18  Posted on 03/08/12 - 11:08 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Slickityd16t wrote: I also wonder if it could the hydrofoil I have installed The back spray has everything to do with the hydrofoil you installed. Once you give us all the information, we're more able to help you out with your problem.......instead of us having to peel back the onion and find out what's been going on. If I were you, I'd take that thing off and set up your motor correctly and you'll be fine. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
thegage	#19  Posted on 03/08/12 - 11:17 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 341 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/25/09	Slickityd16t wrote: I also wonder if it could the hydrofoil I have installed Just like an episode of Car Talk: "Oh, did I forget to mention that the Check Engine Light is On?" John Kittredge 1991 16 SL - 2013 E-TEC 90
John Fyke	#20  Posted on 03/08/12 - 11:24 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1307 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/06/06	Just like an episode of Car Talk: "Oh, did I forget to mention that the Check Engine Light is On? Exactly. John Fyke Re-Fit or Reef It 1979 15' Sport with Super Sport conversion and 70hp mercury.