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Author	Topic:   Engine placement on '81 18' Outrage
Gep	posted 05-12-2003 04:56 PM ET (US)         1981 18' Outrage, 1992 Yamaha 130. Should I bolt it at the top hole or one hole down? Mike
JBCornwell	posted 05-12-2003 05:02 PM ET (US)             Whichever places the AV plate at, or only slightly above, the keel, GEP. Red sky at night. . . JB
Gep	posted 05-12-2003 08:52 PM ET (US)             JB, I almost have it put back together after my total restoration. Just waiting for my second set of pieces form the metal finishers. The motor was on the top holes, but I saw markings on the second holes. I was wondering if you ever had it on the second holes? Mike
lhg	posted 05-13-2003 03:02 PM ET (US)          BW recommends that the engine be lifted up 3/4" (2nd bolt hole) above the full down position. Boat should run about 42 mph with that engine.

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