"K. Smith" wrote in message
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JJ wrote:
I am new to boating and am trying to add a small 6 hp outboard to my
fishing boat for trolling. Can I simply move my existing 30hp over 6
inches to make room on the transome ? or is it crutial that this main
motor be centered ?

Thanks
John

You should try it, oft the simplest solution does turn out to be the best
& given it will cost you nothing; try it first & see.


I tried that once when my outboard was in the shop. I borrowed a 10hp
outboard from a friend and mounted it orver to the right on a rubber pad.
The boat steered screwy. Might be my boat though .Its just a fairly light
flatbottom skiff.