Outboard lock.
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A long shanked padlock that feeds thru both outboard mount tightening levers. They should have holes for the shank to pass thru.
I don't know what it's called but, it is a square shaped bar about a foot long with a slot that passes over the two tightening bolts and has a recessed padlock on the end. Virtually theft-proof. Find at any store that sells boating supplies.
EDIT: After a quick search, they're called..........outboard locks.
EDIT: After a quick search, they're called..........outboard locks.
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Same here - regular padlock. But if I had a newer, more valuable motor I'd buy one of the special outboard locks, that are a hollow square bar that slides over the two tightening levers and has a lock on one end to prevent it from being slid off. That seems as if it would be more secure than a padlock, which can be cut with a bolt cutter. Of course, if they really want your motor, they will get it - the more secure lock might just push them to go for an easier target.
I had bought one of those locks, but the motor sits in a small box so to speak, and can't slide that lock over the tightening mounts.I don't know what it's called but, it is a square shaped bar about a foot long with a slot that passes over the two tightening bolts and has a recessed padlock on the end. Virtually theft-proof. Find at any store that sells boating supplies.
EDIT: After a quick search, they're called..........outboard locks.
The square tube will not work on a 23.5, there is not room to slide it over the bolts.
Locking the thumb screws together is fruitless as they are so easy to break.
There are bolts available with a security head that will secure the motor to the piece of wood that the motor mounts on.
There are only four bolts that hold the motor mount to the boat, that is a bit of an issue.
I made a cable that slips through the pivot tube and loops around the mounting block and the stern rail seats.
Locking the thumb screws together is fruitless as they are so easy to break.
There are bolts available with a security head that will secure the motor to the piece of wood that the motor mounts on.
There are only four bolts that hold the motor mount to the boat, that is a bit of an issue.
I made a cable that slips through the pivot tube and loops around the mounting block and the stern rail seats.
Rick & Karyon,
I've been using the square tube lock on my 1995 H23.5 for 15 seasons now. The trick on my boat was to point the two levers both towards the rudder rather than towards each other or in opposite directions. There's a narrow range of position for the outboard to sit to make it work, but it's pretty much centered in the well and allows the engine tiller/throttle arm free movement. I think I also added extra foam padding inside the tube so it doesn't rattle.
Rick, I've also been using your rudder lock design for almost as long. Thanks again!
Rick
I've been using the square tube lock on my 1995 H23.5 for 15 seasons now. The trick on my boat was to point the two levers both towards the rudder rather than towards each other or in opposite directions. There's a narrow range of position for the outboard to sit to make it work, but it's pretty much centered in the well and allows the engine tiller/throttle arm free movement. I think I also added extra foam padding inside the tube so it doesn't rattle.
Rick, I've also been using your rudder lock design for almost as long. Thanks again!
Rick
For my H26, I use the Master Lock square tube bar. Because of the tight fit, it would only install upside down, with the lock's key hole facing up. After a year or so, the lock corroded enough that the key wouldn't open it. With a Dremel tool, a portable battery booster, and a cheap power inverter, I cut through the square bar in about 1 minute. Still, I bought another one just like it as a replacement. This time I I packed the keyhole with bearing grease. Like they say, if someone really wants to steal your outboard, they will. BrianW
Yup. All you can do is try to make it difficult enough that the scumbags go steal somebody else's motor. And hopefully get shot doing it.
Before this 9.9 yamaha, I had a 1995 Honda engine and it fit the same way. Here's a picture of the inside.
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My tube separates into 2 pieces top and bottom. just put the bottom half in place and snap the top part in place. Maybe there are different styles?
Ha! That was funny. We were all looking at it and couldn't figure it out. Thanks for posting the answer. Now, what about this rudder lock?
This seemed to me an invitation to go after those bolts with a ratchet and a pipe. Perhaps identifying the culprits after the fact is a better solution, if you can locate enough of their remains.