J class question

[crfabbro2F]

What is the typical vertical transom height of a J runabout for the
"new" Merc? I'm going to start designing/building a hull for my son this year.

thanks

[Howie Nichols]

Chris,
Our transom height (following the angle along the transom) for the Mercury is 19" and for the OMC is 17 3/4".

Remember though that is for the AX height @ 1-3/8" below the bottom and the new J heights are 1-3/4".

Hope that helps. You are welcome to look at the boats we have this weekend if you are coming to Lake Wales.

Howie

[Team B&H]

The distance measured up the angle on the transom is totally irrevelant without knowing the transom angle. The verticle height is more significant. I have the figures that we build both Merc and OMC transoms at but the notebook is at the shop. PM me if you still need the #s tomorrow morning and I'll look them up.

Sam

[Howie Nichols]

We have an 18 & 20 degree transom angles. It was also not mentioned that kickout angle will also come into play.

[crfabbro2F]

Thanks for the info guys. Seeing your daughter and the Hearn kids at Ocoee
put my son and daughter of the edge! "I want to do that"!

[Howie Nichols]

Chris,
If you make it to Lake Wales this weekend have the kids come over and talk to Becky, she would be happy to talk to them and show them the stuff.

[crfabbro2F]

Unfortunately we can't make it this weekend my wife has a tennis tournament
we'll be at. We'll get the kids together next time. Thanks! chris