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Old 21-09-2015, 01:45 PM   #1
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Cougar 21 setup - Transom

Hello everyone...

I have a Cougar 21, 22” transom and we have a Mercury 225 Optiamx XL (25" shaft) that needs a home.

The boat will be used for complete recreational purposes and water-skiing. I understand my options are as follows:

1) Change shaft length - Advised best option

2) Mount on the lowest hole + jack plate to have between a c3-4 inch raise - Will increase stress on transom and increasing the height of the engine block.

3) Build up the existing transom – Expensive and still won’t overcome the lifting the height of the engine block.

I know 'Lars' had a P21 with a with 225 XL wondered if he encountered any problems. I appreciate the best option would be to change the shaft, but bearing in mind this is for a recreational use does anyone have any thoughts of running the Cougar with a jack plate should I be concerned about the transom??

If changing the shaft length is the only realistic option, does anyone have a 20" shaft for sale?? I assume I need a mid-section and bottom box.

Thanks in advance.”
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