"Ferg" wrote...

I got the short shaft partly because I wanted a motor that could also use on
a dingy for another boat. I simply remounted the Catalina's outboard bracket
down 4".

Be careful when you do that! You may end up immersing the head and "drowning"
the engine when the transom goes down!

Granted, an outboard on the transom of a sailboat is a compromise at best. When
you cut corners for cost, though, you may end up in a dangerous situation. Just
make sure you know the boat's and motor's capabilities, so you don't end up with
a dead engine when you need it most