Paul Baker wrote:

Hello all.
I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge about installing an engine
15* different from prop. shaft. I'm hoping to drop the engine down
into the pilot house sole, so it's level. I'm considering "U" joints
or CV joints, or other alternatives that might prove better. I'm open
to any input. Thanks, Paul.


If your present engine is 15 degrees down and taking shaft thrust load,
your solution may be a new marine gear with an output shaft at a down
angle. If you find a joint that will take the angle, it probably will
not also take the thrust so an external bearing will be needed on a new
structure.

In both cases, you might be best off running your idea past a marine
architect or surveyor before spending effort at the change. When you
want to sell the boat, the surveyor will likely catch risky design if
there is any in the drive or engine bed and it will be too late to fix
it even if it has not broken while you own her...

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