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Subject:		Avon Newbie - Engine tucking under
Name:		Jeff
Date Posted:		Jul 11, 08 - 1:57 PM
Email:		Jeff-Klein@nc.rr.com
Message:		I bought an older, year unknown (Serial Number AVB57574A989 if someone can identify the build) Avon Redcrest 9' Dinghy. Using the stock Avon Transom mount, with a 4 HP (The placard rated hp) Mercury Standard shaft engine, tilted out to last hole, at about 1/4 throttle and higher, the engine, along with the mount, are "tucking under" the boat. How can I correct this? Will rigging a higher mount help? Is it a height of thrust issue? Thanks

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