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jkronsberg posted 08-13-2011 05:12 PM ET (US)
[The author begins this article by telling us that he is] planing on using [a Bob's Machine Shop] jack plate [for some purpose, perhaps on a 1973 Boston Whaler boat he plans to convert to a Low-Profile by removing the upper molded hull segment]. [Then he ask us] what set back do [I] need[?] [And he also goes on to ask] also, if [there is] anybody [who] has information on seting [a 1973 Boston Whaler boat which has been converted to a Low-Profile] with trim tabs[?] [Then he concludes by telling us that he] will be mounting [a] [Yahama] [F150] [apparently on the boat he is going to convert to a Low-Profile]. [As a final note he tells us that he] will post [pictures].
Tohsgib posted 08-15-2011 11:38 AM ET (US)
5-6" setback is plenty. Boat is a barge, it does not need tabs. My boat runs flat even if everyone is sitting on one side...nature of the beast.
jkronsberg posted 08-16-2011 01:36 AM ET (US)
[T]hanks for your help[.] [S]ee you all over site[.] [W]ould you have any concern--weight wise--on the F150[?]
Tohsgib posted 08-16-2011 12:04 PM ET (US)
No--being I looked at one. That engine is MASSIVE, though, and is gonna look weird on a Lo-Pro. Make sure you feel confident hanging 500-lbs on a 39-year-old transom, that is all it was designed for back then. I went with a 115 and am tickled. On a Lo-Pro it should do low 40's with one and high 40's with a 150. My 175 did 50. Maybe look at the Suzuki 140 at 410lbs.
jimh posted 08-16-2011 07:59 PM ET (US)
I am looking forward to the pictures. The narrative has not been compelling.

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Author	Topic: 1973 Lo-Profile
jkronsberg	posted 08-13-2011 05:12 PM ET (US) [The author begins this article by telling us that he is] planing on using [a Bob's Machine Shop] jack plate [for some purpose, perhaps on a 1973 Boston Whaler boat he plans to convert to a Low-Profile by removing the upper molded hull segment]. [Then he ask us] what set back do [I] need[?] [And he also goes on to ask] also, if [there is] anybody [who] has information on seting [a 1973 Boston Whaler boat which has been converted to a Low-Profile] with trim tabs[?] [Then he concludes by telling us that he] will be mounting [a] [Yahama] [F150] [apparently on the boat he is going to convert to a Low-Profile]. [As a final note he tells us that he] will post [pictures].
Tohsgib	posted 08-15-2011 11:38 AM ET (US) 5-6" setback is plenty. Boat is a barge, it does not need tabs. My boat runs flat even if everyone is sitting on one side...nature of the beast.
jkronsberg	posted 08-16-2011 01:36 AM ET (US) [T]hanks for your help[.] [S]ee you all over site[.] [W]ould you have any concern--weight wise--on the F150[?]
Tohsgib	posted 08-16-2011 12:04 PM ET (US) No--being I looked at one. That engine is MASSIVE, though, and is gonna look weird on a Lo-Pro. Make sure you feel confident hanging 500-lbs on a 39-year-old transom, that is all it was designed for back then. I went with a 115 and am tickled. On a Lo-Pro it should do low 40's with one and high 40's with a 150. My 175 did 50. Maybe look at the Suzuki 140 at 410lbs.
jimh	posted 08-16-2011 07:59 PM ET (US) I am looking forward to the pictures. The narrative has not been compelling.