As I am getting closer to the boat being ready for the water, I need to get organised re the motor mount. There seem to be 3 options: the simple bracket (something like John's fibreglass model), the bolt-on lifting brackets, and the transom cutout option. I favour a simple fixed bracket, probably made from stainless steel with a hardwood block. I looked at many pictures, but I can't see, whether the bottom end of the motor is clear of the water, when the engine is tilted up. Can anyone using this sort of setup tell me a bit more about it ? I will be using a 2.5 HP Yamaha (because we have a local dealer), but the dimensions of these small motors are pretty much alike, give or take an inch.
Cheers,
Peter