catlina 25 motor

Jan 22, 2008
2
Catalina 25 Allens harbor RI
I have a 1984 catalina 25 and I believe I need a new outboard. I am looking at around nine hp four stroke and they weight around 86 pounds. I am wondering if anyone knows the weight limit of the motor mount on this type and year boat? Thanks Bob.
 

caguy

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Sep 22, 2006
4,004
Catalina, Luger C-27, Adventure 30 Marina del Rey
On the Mac. 25 with a Garelick mount I carried a BF 100 Honda 86 #'s for years. That is until it fell apart. The screws nuts backed of and one of the hinge screws fell off. We replace the screw and tightened the nut and it was just fine again for another 30 years.
 

azguy

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Aug 23, 2012
337
Catalina 22 Lake Pleasant
I see plenty of C25's with 9hp 4 strokes, shouldn't be a problem structurally, you maybe want to research your outboard spring mount and make sure it has the correct # of springs on it to lift motor without issue.

if you need to replace the bracket why not add a backing plate for piece of mind.