Scott MacKenzie

I have a home made wooden kayak. I’m currently installing, configuring a mout for my motor on the stern. I have installed a spring loaded hinge where the TM bracket attaches to a piece of 2x4. This allows the motor to bend back and return if I hit odstructions. Just food for thought. Also, some of you say, the TM should be a few inches below the bottom of the boat for best performance and others say keep it as deep as you can. I ask because I want to shorten the shaft I have and I’m wondering if that’s the right move. Does either placement for the motor really make a huge difference? What’s the final ruling on this! Please weigh in and CAST your vote please. (Really no pun intended). ? FISH ON!