-----Original Message-----
From: Scott F <sfoshee@yahoo.com>
To: West Wight Potter <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 12:51
Subject: Depth of motor?
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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
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>It just occurred to me (a bit slow, I guess!) that it
>would be much easier to steer with the outboard if I
>raised it up a bit (I can lower and raise the transom
>mount) instead of having to steer back and forth with
>the handle at about 45 degrees up to the aft rail. My
>question is, how deep should the prop be to provide
>adequate thrust? Does one angle on the motor give
>more efficient thrust than another? I have a 5hp
>Mercury long shaft on my P19. I find it fairly
>difficult steering with just the motor and no rudder
>(and maybe a foot of board down) when negotiating the
>shallows. Not to mention submerged tree stumps! Any
>other tips? Thanks!
>
>- Scott
>Charleston
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