Red on Reds Gold what was the advantage of setting the motor/ drive back a few inches. I understand why you would raise it but why the set back.
three reasons for moving the transom back
Raising the drive 3" reduce's the trim effect to lift the bow, moving the transom back 6 inches from the hull restored that lifting effect.
I removed just over 200 pounds weight off the motor, 30 pounds lighter by rebuilding the back seat, moving the motor back restored the balance of the hull.
Moving the motor back allowed access to the front of the motor, away from the back seat, and to use the later model power steering pump mounted above the alternator, rather than down in the bilge.
I also changed the rake of the transom from 10 degree's to 8, to straiten out the u-joint assy when trimmed up.