Outboard motor mounting instructions
• Overpowering a boat could cause severe instability. Do not install an outboard motor with more horsepower than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the boat does not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer.
• Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous conditions, such as poor handling, loss of control, or fire hazards.
Too much weight on the transom can change the center of gravity, buoyancy, operating balance, or performance of the boat, which could cause loss of control or swamping. Consult the boat manufacturer for the maximum engine weight allowable on the transom, which is different from the overall boat capacity. Overloading the transom with an outboard motor that is too heavy could also damage the hull, transom, deck, or helm area, as well as the out board motor and other equipment.
Before mounting the outboard motor, consult the manufacturer of the engine jack plates or brackets. Excessive loads could damage the engine jack plates, brackets, boat transom, steering system, or engine. These damages could cause loss of control
