Re: WWP-19 Outboard Motors

Ted Duke (tedduke@usa.net)
Sat, 07 Aug 1999 12:48:55 -0400


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Tim,

When I bought my P19 #626 it was too far aft on a Shoreline
(1990) trailer. It wasn't even balanced properly with motor
off. I carry motor in pickup bed, but moved the whole winch
assembly forward on the trailer. Rides better. I think the
boat is supported bette also.

Ted Duke
WWPs19 #626 The Duchess
Mountains of Virginia

Tim Spofford wrote:
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> When I tried to tow my P19 with the motor on (an older 4.5hp 2-stroke
> Evinrude), it - together with the half-full gas can and a few other
> inconsequential odds and ends in the cockpit - shifted the center of
> gravity aft of the axle, not a good situation.

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