H29.5 outboard storage

[gary_y]

I know there is a similar thread about an H33, but I didn't want to hijack it. Has anyone done something like this on a 29.5? I have the mount, but can't find a long enough/straight enough piece of tubing to attach it to because of the curvature for the stern seats. Any ideas?

Gary

 

[Sailm8]

Mine is between the port side stern seat and the upright of the opening for the walk through. Motor is a 3.5 horse Nissan that hangs over the propane locker on the stern. This restricts the lid opening but not a big deal.

 

[Dave602]

I made one out of AZEC which is similar to starboard and a piece of Mahogany. It is attached with stainless U bolts. Has been fine for the last several years. the motor is a 4hp Merc

 

[gary_y]

Sailm8, that's what I hoped to do, but found the mount I bought was 8" wide, but have only 6" of rail before the bend.

Dave, I like your idea. I may try something like that.

Thanks all.

Gary

 

[Dave602]

Gary it was made very cheaply from scrap. The stainless U bolts are from Lowes, about 1/3 the cost of WM. You could even use plywood if you seal it and paint it well and replace every few years.

 

[rlrmystic]

Thanks, I had forgotten I wanted to do something about this over the winter. I use one of the cheap motor mounts from 'Defender' a local marine supplier. The motors flops a bit because it just rides on the top rail. This winter I was thinking of adding a second one to the lower rail. Then tie them together by fitting a ss pipe vertically. Whether that would stiffen the block or not ?
Like your suggestions but don't like the pricey Edson option.