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CB, the key to the process is to remove the upper bolts and just loosen the lower ones, so the motor can slide in the slots.

If you have a floor jack, you can put it under the skeg to lift the motor.

If not, you can use the trailer jack to lift it - lower the jack all the way down, then put a block under the skeg to support the motor. Remove/loosen the bolts, then crank the jack up to lower the transom while the motor stays in place.

You'll need to re-caulk the bolt holes, but that's no big deal.

Tim