Advice needed for removal of outboard bracket.

[Alex Kowblansky]

Need to replace the existing outboard bracket. Have bought a Yamaha 8 hp 4 stroke. Its clamps are wider than the existing factory bracket and have decided to go with a Garelick Offshore Auxiliary bracket. I have removed all four bolts but the bracket remains solidly attached. It did not even budge under my 190 lbs! I do not want to damage the transom. Although I intend to remount the new bracket in the same area. Can I ruin the waterproof quality of the transcom if I am too rough in the removal with this surface? Do I need to reseal the gelcoat if it is abraided in the process. I obviously will re-epoxy the holes if they do not match the new braket and redrill new ones.Has anyone ever done this? Any suggestions? Any opinions on the Garelick bracket?Thanks in advance!Alex1990 H23

 

[Steve Dion]

5200?

Alex:My guess (and it just a guess) is that there was 5200 applied. You may want to get some Island Girl Pink (available at Tap Plastics, HOW Store or directly from IG) or or some Anti-Bond (available at West Marine). Then you can use something like a piece of piano wire on a couple of sticks. The wire can be used to cut through the caulking.You really do NOT want to apply pressure to the bracket to remove it, it may remove your gelcoat with the bracket.When you re-attach the bracket think about your experience.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Which boat

One thing you failed to mention is which boat you have. Please advisedAve condon alias Crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

[Alex Kowblansky]

Dave: it's a H23 1990

Any suggestions on outboard bracket removal?Piano wire sounds interesting. Have already ordered some Island Girl for the cleanup once it is removed.Alex1990 H23

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Alex

Buy a heavy duty bracket that will allow you to lift the motor. When installing, you will need to distribute the load out on the backside of the transom. I suggest long metal brackets as backing plates that extend beyond say 7-8 inches from the bolts. That should do the trickCrazy Dave Condon

 

[George Mc]

back up plate

Alex,I have a 22 ft. Hunter and the year before last I bought a 8 hp Honda that weighs 101 pounds.I installed a heavy duty bracket and a backing plate 1 ft square and 1/16 thick and my transom still flexed.Then I bought a piece of oak 1x6 cut in half and put them side by each from the top to the bottom.I had to use two part filler because of the curve it the transom to fill the void. Then a used the heavier cloth and glassed it in.No more flex.I use carburator cleaner to clean and loosen any caulk it works the same as anti bond and much cheaper. Good luck George

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

George

Good response. You distributed the load witht the backing plate as I always recommendCrazy Dave