Mounting my engine

[trailoblazin]

I am about to mount my engine on the transom. My question is how far down does the engine need to be. I heard from somebody that the top of the prop should be level with the bottom of the hull. Can someone point me in the right direction.  thanks

[warthog5]

Uaually the cavtion plate is even with the bottom of the hull or 1in higher.

[Ben87]

Yes, the Mercury installation instructions I got with my new motor said to have the anti-ventilation plate level with the bottom most part of the hull although there is a range of perhaps an inch or two from what I've heard.  

I know my motor was mounted with the AV plate level with my hull's bottom and it works great.

[trailoblazin]

thanks for the help.  Now it's time to mount that puppy

[JimCt]

Be extra careful in levelling the motor.