ORIGINAL: ol_seabee

I'm pretty certain the tri-mount will transfer more outward pressure along the 3 stand-off bases which may compress the wood they are mounted on causing looseness after awhile

If the motor isn't crackin hp then maybe it's not of concern

Of course the DLE 30 which this thread is about uses 4 standoffs and puts out 3.7hp@8500 rpms and turns an 18/10 or 19/8 competition wood propellor very well

I don't think any other gas motor in this category compares