Neil, Did you ever figure out if there is a newer 4 stroke outboard that will fit in your transom space? I have the same problem. I have a 75 Catalina 27 that came with an older Honda 10 four stroke engine. Now the water pump is shot and I don't really want to put a lot of mone into this old engine. I know that it is a long shaft, it tilts up and it doesn't interfer with the rudder. I tried my Mercury 9.9 4 stroke and idoesnt tilt up unless I take the cowling off. I know this topic has come up on the list in the past, but I can't seem to find an answer.
Steve Noble Whidbey Island,Wa. ________________________________ From: neil.kopp <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, June 3, 2010 8:06:47 AM Subject: [IC27A] Outboard Engine advice needed I have a 1976 Catalina 27 with a small 2 stroke Mercury outboard mounted in the cutout of the transom. I want to upgrade, but am finding that to get an engine that will fit and tilt up properly is very difficult because modern engines have bigger housings than the cutout will allow. Additionally, it has to have a very short shaft because otherwise the prop will hit the rudder, which angles back under where the engine hangs. Has anybody else run into this that could part with some advice? I would love to learn a of a new outboard make/model that will fit. Or, should I move to a mounted bracket? Thanks for you help!
