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Old 16 March 2014, 15:13   #1
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is my outboard the right hight

I couldn't get out again today to windy, so tried my engine on the boat and fitted a tacho hour meter, my question, is the engine at the right hight, any advice would be welcome
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Old 16 March 2014, 16:25   #2
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Difficult to tell due to angle of pic but looks about right. Cav. plate 0 to 25 mm below keel is common. Mine works best 10mm below after a bit of trial and error.

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Old 16 March 2014, 16:51   #3
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As above, its difficult to tell but it looks about right.

Be careful with your trailer board, its illegal in a couple of ways and a bored bobby may take an interest.
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Old 16 March 2014, 19:39   #4
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Thanks for the replys, I guess I will have to wait for the weather and try things out
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