Replacing Outboard on Davit with Different Bolt Holes

[huruta]

Our Yamaha 15hp outboard had bolts 7.25" apart. Our new Suzuki outboard is 7.75" apart. Blech. 1/2" different seems like a pain. Presume we want the motor centered but a 3/8" bolt hole 1/2" from prior hole will probably overlap. The motor is on a bracket that is connected to our SeaWise davit. Anyone dealt with this before? Suggestions on how to proceed?

 

[huruta]

Called Seawise Davit. You have to remove the sleeve, take the sleeve and the engine to a welding shop and have them drill and countersink holes. Why is this not standardized?!