I'm planning on putting a Yamaha T8 on the back of our Cal 28 with a fixed mount. The only model we've found that's designed for a 4 stroke moter like this is the Panther 55-0435 which goes for $300 and seems like overkill. There must be other fixed mounts that can handle the weight (116 lbs.) but I can't find them.
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outboard motor bracket
I just replaced my bracket with a garelick and it wasoriginal replacement equipment. Which means no extra holes in boat to repair but I only carry an 8hp merc 2 stroke. considerably less weight. cost to me with shipping was 150 or 160 I'd have t5o look up the bill.good luck
I just replaced my bracket with a garelick and it wasoriginal replacement equipment. Which means no extra holes in boat to repair but I only carry an 8hp merc 2 stroke. considerably less weight. cost to me with shipping was 150 or 160 I'd have t5o look up the bill.good luck
It's the Torque
I replaced a worn out 2 cycle engine last year - my research and the good experts on this forum pointed out - that it is not the weight of the 4-stroke - but the torque - and the stress of that torque on your bracket - and your transom - so the other good advice I recieved - is to reinforce the bracket connections - especially on the inside of the transom - I had a 4" x 4" x 3/4" plywood pieces for each bolt - with oversize washers - & after a year to reflect - I should have used bigger size bolt - Have FUN!
I replaced a worn out 2 cycle engine last year - my research and the good experts on this forum pointed out - that it is not the weight of the 4-stroke - but the torque - and the stress of that torque on your bracket - and your transom - so the other good advice I recieved - is to reinforce the bracket connections - especially on the inside of the transom - I had a 4" x 4" x 3/4" plywood pieces for each bolt - with oversize washers - & after a year to reflect - I should have used bigger size bolt - Have FUN!
That's a retractable mount
Joe, the model you propose is a retractable mount and I'm looking for a fixed mount.
Joe, the model you propose is a retractable mount and I'm looking for a fixed mount.
Garelick not suited
Jeff, I've investigated all the Garelick models and have their fixed auxiliary mount on my boat already. It's very light duty and not made for 4 stroke motors. I wish Garelick made other fixed mounts but they don't.
Jeff, I've investigated all the Garelick models and have their fixed auxiliary mount on my boat already. It's very light duty and not made for 4 stroke motors. I wish Garelick made other fixed mounts but they don't.
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