26 Jul 2005, 09:08, JEAN PARROT (1:123/140), wrote to JIM HOLSONBACK:

Hi JEAN.

 JP> I had a look at that URL for the 9.9 that you have a twin
 JP> to. These low-profile are nice ones to use. I always wondered 
 JP> what the idea was behind this design, if you find out, let me know.

That low profile design was for fishermen, especially for trolling, so that
the engine wouldn't get in the way of the line or the pole tip.  

     Good luck...  M.

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