X INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
TRANSOM HEIGHT
Make sure the transom height matches the
length of the outboard to be installed.
WARNING
The outboard must not exceed the
maximum horsepower indicated on • A 19 to 21 in. (48.3 to 53.3 cm) transom
the boat’s capacity plate. Such over-
powering can cause loss of control.
Contact the boat’s manufacturer if
your boat lacks a capacity plate.
height uses a 20 in. (50.8 cm) shaft out-
board.
The shaft length of the outboard being in-
stalled should match the transom height of
the boat.
•
Boats designed for remote-steered
outboards might be overpowered by
a tiller-steered outboard of the maxi-
mum rated horsepower. Refer to the
boat manufacturer if you are unsure.
Determine transom height by measuring from
the top edge of the transom, along the center-
line.
Incorrectly matched boat and out-
board transom heights can cause
boat instability and loss of control.
Refer to Transom Height.
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3
Prevent lateral movement and pos-
sible outboard loss by using the
mounting hardware supplied or
size,
strength, and quality. Refer to Install-
ing the Outboard on page 40.
2
hardware
of
sufficient
1. Centerline
Antiventilation plate
2.
A mounting surface that is damaged
or too thin to support your outboard
while underway might fail during
operation, causing a loss of control.
3. Transom Height
Boat performance depends on outboard
mounting height.
Be sure the boat’s transom or Generally, the anti-ventilation plate of the
gearcase should align with the bottom of the
mounting bracket is structurally
hull.
sound and between 1 5/8 in. (41 mm)
and 2 3/4 in. (70 mm) in thickness.
Test outboard and boat performance at differ-
ent heights until the best performance is
achieved.
IMPORTANT: Use an appropriate hoist to lift
the engine. Refer to Specifications on page IMPORTANT: Be sure that outboard water
pressure is not adversely affected by the
mounting height of the outboard.
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for engine weight.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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