4-stroke outboard motor bracket

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Jun 6, 2004
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Hunter 23 Tom's River, NJ
Hello, I have a 1987 Hunter 23 and a new 8hp 4-stroke outboard motor. The motor weighs about 100 pounds, which is not too much more than the weight 2-stroke (with electric start) that it replaced. I would like to replace the outboard bracket and have looked at the products from Garelick. The Garelick site suggests that some of their brackets should not be used with 4-strokes. However, several of their "2-stroke" products have weight limits that are appropriate for my new outboard. Garelick's "4-stroke" brackets are much more expensive, much bigger, and have weight limits well in excess of what this motor would require. Can anyone tell me if there's anything more to Garelick's 4-stroke bracket models than the weight capacity? Are there any clearance issues specific to 4-strokes? Can I hang my 4-stroke off a 2-stroke bracket without running into trouble down the road? Thanks in advance!
 
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Manny

Apparently it's the torque

I contacted Garelick with the same question last year and it turns out it's the torque, not the weight of the outboard. Apparently four stroke could twist and fatigue a mount designed for a two stroke. Do yourself a favor and buy a mount with a lot of travel (I wish I did). Manny
 
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