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Engine Height
Wet Willy	#1  Posted on 06/03/08 - 9:50 AM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/26/07	Here are two pics of an 08 50hp E-TEC on a 1995 13ft Dauntless, Based on some info from this forum and personal observation, the engine is clearly too low. It is currently mounted on the bottom holes. Bases on what you can see, do I need to raise it one hole or two. Thanks Removed dead links to photobucket. Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/06/09 - 4:17 PM
Blackduck	#2  Posted on 06/03/08 - 10:08 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 519 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/25/06	I would try 2 up
Binkie	#3  Posted on 06/03/08 - 12:44 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 2012 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/19/05	Ditto, If engine cavitates on turns on plane go down one. Don`t over rev engine. rich
Blue_Northern	#4  Posted on 06/03/08 - 2:28 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 532 Comments: 5 Joined: 09/04/07	Every boat engine I have owned was mounted with the cavitation plate even to the bottom of the hull. This provides good flow to the water pump and control of the boat. I would check with your dealer -- if some of you go higher it must be okay. Just be careful I do not think BRP is going to replace your engine if you blow it up due to the wrong mounting height. Rob 1973 Outrage/Lo-Pro Conversion
Phil T	#5  Posted on 06/03/08 - 3:51 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	1 to 1 1/2 inches above the keel is the general recommendation for a whaler. Keep in mind, you will gain 100 ~RPM for each hole you go up so check your WOT rpm's and speed. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Wet Willy	#6  Posted on 06/17/08 - 6:43 AM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/26/07	Just a quick update on progress, Moved the E-TEC up one hole and it made a big difference, rpm is now 5700, less torque steer and much better bow control and trim range. It is amazing what 3/4 of an inch will do. It was clearly mounted way too low. Thanks for the opinions guys!
Derwd24	#7  Posted on 06/17/08 - 7:31 AM
Member Posts: 1607 Comments: 9 Joined: 05/09/07	Even though this article is about engine propping, it has a clear description with pictures of checking proper engine height while underway. Pretty useful and takes the guesswork out of the process.... http://www.veradoclub.com/smf/index.p...opic=137.0 Dave - 1983 Outrage 22