I am tossing out the 396 in my 1970 sanger flat and just bought a blown dart 540 (1000hp). I need to move the motor up about 8 inches. I bought all of my rails, new mounts......well almost ner everything and most of the engine stuff fron Dan at canyon. All new cavitation pedal, turnbuckles..ect from bergeron. I have also talked to Joe Shelfo and Dan about setting up the boat. These are two of the nicest guys I have ever talked to in the boating community. I don't think this is this rocket science but could use some advise from all who are willing. I was told to be 36 inches from transom to motor mount. I am using a 12 degree casale with air shift and will have a whirlaway. Should I mount the rails even on the sides or shoul I angle them. I want to run them even on the stringers if possible. Please give me any info you might have as I would like to get as many opinions as possible.
thanks!!!