Predator 420cc on a 1436 jon boat

[jmscherrman]

The motor plate was hitting the transom bracket... we are thinking the transom is at a weird angle. If that's the case is not a big deal because the motor isn't running bad in the position we have it in.

[TECshoot]

We are sorting that out this week. We originally had it on the outside of the transom but it wouldn't allow enough height to get the prop out of the water for maneuvering the boat at low speeds.

Any suggestions?

I had this problem when I first got my kit. SPS shortened up the upright arms on the gimble bracket to improve handling. Because of my steep transom angle and the predator engine I was running things weren't working, same problem couldnt get the prop up. After playing with this for three weeks I called Swamp Runner and they swapped my shorter gimble for one with taller arm`s. I run mine with the swivel outside the boat.

[jmscherrman]

Can you post a photo of that?

[TECshoot]

Can you post a photo of that?

What exactly do you want to see a photo of?

[jmscherrman]

The gimble with the taller arms

[JD]

Yes, we discovered that some Alumacrafts and older jonboats have a steeper transom angle than the usual 14 degrees. We're raising the gimble arms slightly on future Medium Swamp Runners in order to accommodate these boats.

[jmscherrman]

Interesting, all the more reason to go with a newer boat when I upgrade.

[AJCsurf]

Yes, we discovered that some Alumacrafts and older jonboats have a steeper transom angle than the usual 14 degrees. We're raising the gimble arms slightly on future Medium Swamp Runners in order to accommodate these boats.

The new alumacrafts have this issue too, as in brand new?

[TECshoot]

Yes, we discovered that some Alumacrafts and older jonboats have a steeper transom angle than the usual 14 degrees. We're raising the gimble arms slightly on future Medium Swamp Runners in order to accommodate these boats.

The new alumacrafts have this issue too, as in brand new?

Yes, I have a new Alumacraft 1436. New but I think It is a 2013 model. I dont think they make a 1436 "light" model for 2014 like mine is.

[PJB]

I have a Lowe that presented the same issue. I had to flip mine around. However, it seems to run fine, but I am running a narrow hull.