Hi All,
I'm purchasing an outboard/RIB combo for my H340.
Looking at a new latest model 4 stroke Yamaha 6HP. (Pic)
Thinking that if I ever need to 'push' the mother ship in the event of Main Engine failure... a 6HP would sneak her along nicely, conditions permitting. BUT.... I'm a little nervous about the 'Max load rating' for the Pushpit / transom mount points.
The issue in question is this model's sizeable outboard deadweight at 28kg (62lb) - (yamaha spec)
Has anyone 'hung' an outboard of similar weight off the H340 Pushpit?
How has it faired over extended long distance/heavy following breaking sea/Pooping (ur pants?) large waves smacking up underneath... all the usual terrifying stuff that sometimes sneaks up from behind?
The 'rating' on the OB mounting plate (pictured) states 'Max 8HP'... But I think this is an aftermarket add on part so this rating means nothing.
As I see it, the whole system is only as strong as the factory Pushpit and it's SS mounting brackets / any internal base plate reinforcement.
Would love some experiences / advice please. Thanks in advance.
Mark Mac - 'Malua' Brisbane Queensland.
I'm purchasing an outboard/RIB combo for my H340.
Looking at a new latest model 4 stroke Yamaha 6HP. (Pic)
Thinking that if I ever need to 'push' the mother ship in the event of Main Engine failure... a 6HP would sneak her along nicely, conditions permitting. BUT.... I'm a little nervous about the 'Max load rating' for the Pushpit / transom mount points.
The issue in question is this model's sizeable outboard deadweight at 28kg (62lb) - (yamaha spec)
Has anyone 'hung' an outboard of similar weight off the H340 Pushpit?
How has it faired over extended long distance/heavy following breaking sea/Pooping (ur pants?) large waves smacking up underneath... all the usual terrifying stuff that sometimes sneaks up from behind?
The 'rating' on the OB mounting plate (pictured) states 'Max 8HP'... But I think this is an aftermarket add on part so this rating means nothing.
As I see it, the whole system is only as strong as the factory Pushpit and it's SS mounting brackets / any internal base plate reinforcement.
Would love some experiences / advice please. Thanks in advance.
Mark Mac - 'Malua' Brisbane Queensland.
