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  1. 04-10-2012, 01:45 PM #1
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    Prop to Pad

    For those of us that have small boats with no jack plates, what would be the best distance from prop to pad. I was told 3 1/2 inches is a good starting point. My motor is sitting on the bottom hole, and right now I cannot lower the engine level without hitting the skeg. Thanks
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    #2 04-10-2012, 02:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Eddie B View Post
    ...........right now I cannot lower the engine level without hitting the skeg. Thanks
    Hitting the skeg on WHAT? The transom? More info needed ..... brand/model of boat, what engine?
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    #3 04-10-2012, 02:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Hair Jig View Post
    Hitting the skeg on WHAT? The transom? More info needed ..... brand/model of boat, what engine?
    I read that I had to level everything to measure prop to pad. The boat is level and the skeg hits the garage floor before the engine is level. It is a 2009 Triton 17 Explorer, with a 90 Merc.
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    #4 04-10-2012, 03:37 PM
    Drive it out side and dig a hole for the skeg to go into to measure. not sure if thats the correct way but thats what I would do.
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    #5 04-10-2012, 09:25 PM
    NO WAY POSSIBLE you can run that motor at 3 1/2" without a jack plate, very very bad information you were given. You might get by moving it one hole up, but no more than that.
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