Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
If the standard spacing does not allow full steering
travel in a particular installation, it may be neces-
sary to increase the spacing.
IMPORTANT:
Some steering systems may
require additional spacing. Refer to steering sys-
tem manufacturer for recommendations.
The width of the top edge of the transom should
be more than twice the dual-outboard centerline
spacing dimension. Bracket installations may not
require this consideration.
Measure the transom for dual-outboard spacing
after the centerline of the hull is established.
Divide the spacing dimension by two. Use the
resulting number to space the outboard center-
lines from the hull centerline.
EXAMPLE: A 26 in. (660 mm) dual-outboard
spacing would result in two outboard centerlines,
each 13 in. (330 mm) from the hull centerline.
Transom Heights
Make sure the transom height is consistent with
the height of the outboard to be installed.
•
A 19 to 21 in. (48.3 to 53.3 cm) transom height
uses a 20 in. (50.8 cm) shaft outboard.
•
The shaft length of the outboard being installed
should come close to matching the transom
height of the boat.
Determine transom height by measuring from the
top edge of the transom, along the centerline.
For dual-outboard installations, transom height
should be measured at the outboard centerlines.
Use a straightedge as a reference to extend the
bottom of the boat.
Position the straightedge along centerline. The
distance from the top edge of the straightedge to
the top edge of the transom is the actual transom
height.
1. Port centerline
2. Hull centerline
3. Starboard centerline
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1. Top edge of transom
2. Actual transom height
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