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That's good to know. I have heard this could be done with the 7 1/4" spacing but have never seen photos of the finished process. That is why those holes are colored yellow in our article so people do use caution.
For people that already have the top 2 holes drilled in the standard position, then by drilling the lower holes 7 1/4" down, there will be just enough room in the splashwell even though they may have to trim the washers on the bottom side slightly.
I prefer thru bolting the bottom holes rather than using lag bolts. Lag bolts will work but thru bolting just seems to be a better installation method.
Your project is really coming along...
When's splash day?
I like them on the outside for looks. Plus if you need to move the engine you don't have to remove the bolts in the long slots, just crack the nuts a little loose remove the other bolts, slide the motor up lock it down and replace the top bolts.
Joe, that is correct. Slight trim and they should sit really good. Splash day is probably end of the month or next month. My son and I rigged the motor and controls today, installed the batteries and gave her life for the first time in 8 months. That is a really good feeling. Now just got to fininsh details/rigging, rubrail and such. Good times!!
Binkie, Spongebob, most manufacturers say nuts on inside but I agree with you about ease of motor adjustment and removal also my last boat had studs off of the swim step so what's the differnece I say.
