Proper depth setting of outboard engine
 

Seems like there are advantages to getting your outboard prop deep in the water, so
under certain wavy conditions, it will not come out of the water. There must be some disadvantages
to putting it down too far, short of having the carburetor sucking
up water. How far down can you set your outboard before you create problems, and what would those
problems be?

Sherwin D.

On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 01:16:13 -0500, sherwindu
wrote:

Seems like there are advantages to getting your outboard prop deep in the water, so
under certain wavy conditions, it will not come out of the water. There must be some disadvantages
to putting it down too far, short of having the carburetor sucking
up water. How far down can you set your outboard before you create problems, and what would those
problems be?

Sherwin D.

Increased drag from the skeg
increased water pressure on the lower seals
Increased risk of grounding
Reduced safety clearance for the cap in waves.

Brian Whatcotrt Altus OK