OUTBOARD
INSTALLATION
Hull
Preparation
Maximum Capacity
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WARNING
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Do
not
overpower
the
boat
by
installing
an
outboard
that
exceeds
the
horsepower
indicated
on the boat's
capacity
plate.
Overpowering
could
result
in
loss
of
con-
trol.
Before installing outboard:
• Refer to the boat manufacturer's certification
label for maximum horsepower rating.
• Refer to ABYC Standards to determine the
maximum horsepower capacity for boats with-
out certification
labeling.
1029A
Mounting
Surface
Inspect transom surface prior to drilling mounting
holes.
•
The transom should meet ABYC Standards.
• The transom must
be
flat and cannot have any
protrusions.
• The transom angle should
be
approximately
14
degrees.
• Check transom strength and height.
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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WARNING &
DO NOT
install
an
outboard
on a
curved
or
irregular
surface. Doing
so
can wear, bind,
and damage components,
causing
loss
of
control.
Top Edge
of
Transom
or
Bracket
Transom thickness or off-sets must also
be
con-
sidered. The top edge of the transom or bracket
must provide a proper surface for stern brackets.
The stern brackets must contact the
flat surface of
the transom or bracket. Modify
moldings or com-
ponents that prevent the stern brackets from rest-
ing against the transom surface.
Do
not modify
transom brackets.
Transom Clearances
Make sure the transom and splash well area pro-
vide adequate clearances.
• The top edge of the transom should
be
wide
enough to
allow full steering travel. The ABYC
standard for most single outboard
in
stallations
is
33
in.
(84 cm).
• Check cable and hose routing clearances.
• Make sure there
is
clearance for mounting bolts
and washers. Check the inside area of the tran-
som for obstructions prior to
drilling holes.
Water
Flow
Inspect the hull area directly
in
front of the mount-
ing
location.
•
Boat-mounted equipment should not create tur-
bulence
in
the water flow directly
in
front
of
the
outboard's gearcase.
Turbulence or disruptions
in
the water flow directly
in
front of the gearcase
will affect engine cooling and propeller perfor-
mance.
Mounting
Hardware
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WARNING
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Use all
mounting
hardware
supplied
with
the
outboard
to
help ensure a
secure
installation.
Substituting
inferior
hardware
can
result
in
loss
of
control.
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