Presently I have a 9.9 hp '87 Evinrude on a Commander which barely fit in the engine well. When I first installed the motor , the back bottom of the engine cover rested on the back of the engine well. When the tilt pin was adjusted to clear, the bow was too high and the engine well filled with water. I raised the transom to achieve the proper engine tilt and clear the back of the engine cover.
I am presently looking at replacing the motor, but most of the of new motors have sleek engine covers that could interfere with the engine well. I don't want to go to a smaller motor, the 9.9 crawls in a big wind.
What new motors fits best? Is there a four stroke that fits?I saw an Ariel in the spring with a transom mounted engine, is this the solution?