Curious. I built a Passagemaker with intent to row/motor it about. I’m using a 2.3 hp Honda four-stroke, which weighs about 30#, and I weigh about 190. With just me in the boat, at the helm of my little motor, and sitting aft, it seems the bow of the boat rides quite high. Do people add counter weights in the forward area to bring the boat into a less exaggerated forward lift, or is this just the way “she rolls?”
Thanks,
Scott
Tiller extension
My Passagemaker bow rides high in all scenarios. I believe it's part of the design. But I can see where it could become a safety issue when motoring. In the Caribbean, we use a piece of PVC pipe that is slotted to fit the outboard grip, then a stainless hose clamp to keep it in place. This should allow you to comfortably sit as far forward as you want. My old Honda 2.3hp is sitting on the garage floor needing some TLC.