mariner

[matt h]

hey, when you mount a engine on the transon, does it have to be offset >??? to counteract the steering , or is dead straight, as there is a thingy on the outboard to do it for you!! any ideas??

[Tim M]

This might be worth a read......Prop torque.....

[Turbodiesel]

It depends on lots of things, usually the deeper the V of the hull the more the offset. But the position of the console also makes a difference. If you look at a Avon 5.4m searider you will see the console is offset that means less of an offset for the engine. I would guess you would want about 3/4inch to 1 inch off set but without seeing the boat dont take my word for it!!!!

[matt h]

ok, that makes sense, i guess its offset to starboard looking at it from the rear??
and the Cav plate,just below the bottom of the hull or just level?? you sound like you know what your doing!!! ha ha

[wavelength]

our boats are 90 hp like your profile says and they are offset. which model have you got?-I'll measure the offset on our 5.5m ocean pros if it helps.

[matt h]

thanks dave, ive got a 5.3 2.0beam Ocean Pro, that would be great if you could!! how do you rate the Humber?? basically im buying all the components separatly, and will install myself, should be fun!!

[Turbodiesel]

Originally Posted by matt h

ok, that makes sense, i guess its offset to starboard looking at it from the rear??
and the Cav plate,just below the bottom of the hull or just level?? you sound like you know what your doing!!! ha ha

Yeah thats it, although i would have the cav plate inline with the bottom of the boat.

[wavelength]

have pm'd ya matt.