How Do You Install A Mercury Outboard Motor?
Mounting a Mercury outboard motor to your boat requires a good eye. Determine the center point, select the correct propeller height, lock the clamps, hook up the gas and you are all set. Where some people find mounting an outboard motor difficult is that outboard motors can be physically heavy. Basic launch motors run in the 50-75 pound range. As the horsepower rating increases, so does the weight of the engine. Before you mount your motor, make sure you can lift it, or make sure you have help. Determine the center point of your boat’s transom. The transom is the point at the stern (rear of the boat) where the outboard motor is mounted. Find the center point and mark it with your pencil or marker. It is very important to have a centered motor, otherwise you could find your boat drifting too far in one direction. Open the clamp on your outboard motor. Newer motors have a knob that can be turned by hand. If this is an older model, you may need a pliers or wrench to open the clamp. Set th
