05-02-2003, 04:15 AM
Ok. Now it sounds like you are referring to an outboard motor? The Marathon is an I/O... Don't think I can do much about lowering the motor. It does not have power trim either, only hydraulic lift when idle or stopped. We can adjust the outdrive angle manually with a stop pin on the lower unit, might that be an idea? If the angle in the water is not right, could that be cuasing the porpoising affect? Should the outdrive go further towards the transom or out away more?
Also, we had to put in a new motor this past year. The old block was a 305, now we have a 350. We have yet to get all the bugs out, so I am not really sure how well it is running. Looks like we may have it in the water this weekend. This will be the first time out since all the repairs on the U joint and shaft linkages were done last fall. I am anxious to see how it performs.
Once again, thanks for the input. I'll be watching for more.
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Also, we had to put in a new motor this past year. The old block was a 305, now we have a 350. We have yet to get all the bugs out, so I am not really sure how well it is running. Looks like we may have it in the water this weekend. This will be the first time out since all the repairs on the U joint and shaft linkages were done last fall. I am anxious to see how it performs.
Once again, thanks for the input. I'll be watching for more.
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