LeeandRick are very experienced and knowledgeable folks. So I'm gonna agree and disagree with them. And I got pictures!
Ok, first, for the Garhauer mounts sold by Catalina Direct, and, if you're a manufacturer or distributor, maybe from Garhauer themselves. (I understand they are easy folks to deal with...) Here's a pic with the nice, broad handle, and nice locking detents for up and down positions:
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And now here's the newer Garelick 4 stroke aluminum mount they may have been talking about. Hmmm.... looks like they've added a really nice full hand handle at the top. Deep teeth for position detents. Oh, and look at these big red knobs! These must be the locks! Nice touch! Funny, seems like the same overall design of the Garhauer, executed in folded sheet metal, where the Garhauer is welded tubular SS.
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And now for the old skool 2 stroke mounts which were very common to find everyone selling about 5 years ago, and which is the stock on my boat. Yeah, it sucks. It works, but it sucks at the same time. Notice the exceedingly small 2 finger lifting handle, and the relatively shallow position detents. Mine often doesn't lock into position well, but then again, it is over 30 years old. I suspect at some point, I will have to replace mine, and I'll have to cut all kinds of access holes in the starboard lazarette or transom in order to install a new one. I'll also have to fabricate a wider mounting wedge, but it's not really a big deal, what with building it up with plywood and then fiberglassing over. I've seen enough folks post pics of their build, I'm sure I can do it pretty easily. Not that I want to cut holes and contort and reach in to do this particular project...
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One thing to note, you have to keep an eye on the black poly plastic motor mount pad. I've heard that when they get old, they can shear right off, and down goes the motor. To be fair, I have also heard the same stories about old skool plywood mount pads... Always have a proper tether from the motor to the boat!