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The transom is the stern of a boat or ship. On a small boat the outboard engine is clamped to the transom.
On the Yamaha outboard, the model number is located on the port, (left), transom mounting bracket. The transom bracket is the part of the engine that is bolted to your boat transom.
Boat builders manfacture their crafts' in three basic transom heights. The transom height is measured from the top of the transom, (where the engine bolts on), straight down to the keel, (bottom middle), of the boat. A 15'' transom would require a shortshaft engine. A 20" transom would need a longshaft outboard, and a boat with a 25" transom, would require a extra longshaft engine.
An outboard motor generally is attached either directly to the transom of the boat, or to a bracket that is attached to the transom of the boat.
the back of the boat, also known as the sternIt's the flat part at the back of the boat (the stern) where you would clamp an outboard motor.
A transom plate is a strengthened area used to attach an outboard motor to the rear (or transom) of a boat. see the related links below.
No you can not but you can use a long shaft on a 16 inch transom
At the back of the boat. The transom is reinforced to accommodate the boat motor.
Should be on the transom bracket facing the motor on starboard side
The transom on a boat is the stern on which an outboard motor can be clamped.
It depends on the year, but for the most part you will find them on the Starboard side of the engine on the transom bracket (where it connects to the boat.)
If, when you look at the stern of your boat, there is nothing bolted to the transom, that is generally a good indication that your outboard has been stolen.