Outboard position on CS17

[Peter HK]

Hi

I'm just starting a CS17 and am nearly finished the side and bottom panels, so next week I'll be working on bulkheads/ transom.

I'll be building an aft cockpit version and wondering if anyone can advise on the best position for an outboard, so that I can fit extra reinforcement to the transom in the right postion. Clearly closer to the centreline is better for motoring/cavitation but gets in the way of the rudder especially on full lock when, on other boats, I've found that the prop can take chunks out of the rudder.

I'm aware of brackets on the rudder box for the motor but don't particularly want to go that route.

Anyone suggest an optimum position?

Peter HK

[Peter HK]

Sorry Guys

As a footnote I should have said thay I have a Yamaha 2Hp, and am only thinking of the smallest outboard.

Peter HK

[Ken Haydu]

Peter

I posted some photos of the 2hp mount on my CS20 on Sept 24th

http://www.messing-about.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5021

The motor is well to the port side of the transom, and does well on the boat. Under power, the boat handles best with the centerboard down and using the rudder to steer with. The motor is left in the "ahead" position

[Peter HK]

Thanks for the replies on this and another thread.

I think Ill position it as far out athwartships as possible within the side deck of the aft cockpit version.

Do many people having lifting outboard brackets- unnecessary?

Peter HK

[Ken Haydu]

Peter

I considered a lifting bracket also. They are only about $150 new I believe. When not in use, I just tilt my 2 hp clear of the water for sailing, and it does fine. Not in the way. When needed, it is a simple matter to swing the foot down into the water.