INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
TRANSOM HEIGHT
WARNING
Make sure the transom height matches the length of the
outboard to be installed.
The outboard must not exceed the maximum horse-
power indicated on the boat’s capacity plate. Such
overpowering can cause loss of control. Contact the
boat’s manufacturer if your boat lacks a capacity
plate.
•
A 48.3 to 53.3 cm (19 to 21 in.) transom height uses a
50.8 cm (20 in.) shaft outboard.
•
The shaft length of the outboard being installed should
match the transom height of the boat.
Boats designed for remote-steered outboards might
be overpowered by a tiller-steered outboard of the
maximum rated horsepower. Refer to the boat man-
ufacturer if you are unsure.
Determine transom height by measuring from the top edge
of the transom, along the centerline.
Incorrectly matched boat and outboard transom
heights can cause boat instability and loss of con-
trol. Refer to TRANSOM HEIGHT.
Prevent lateral movement and possible outboard
loss by using the mounting hardware supplied or
hardware of sufficient size, strength, and quality.
Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTBOARD on page 40.
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3
A mounting surface that is damaged or too thin to
support your outboard while underway might fail
during operation, causing a loss of control. Be sure
the boat’s transom or mounting bracket is structur-
ally sound and between 41 mm (1 5/8 in.) and 70 mm
2
1.
2.
3.
Centerline
Antiventilation plate
Transom Height
(
2 3/4 in.) in thickness.
IMPORTANT: Use an appropriate hoist to lift the engine.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS on page 38 for engine weight.
Boat performance depends on outboard mounting height.
Generally, the anti-ventilation plate of the gearcase should
align with the bottom of the hull.
Test outboard and boat performance at different heights
until the best performance is achieved.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that outboard water pressure is not
adversely affected by the mounting height of the outboard.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
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