Hunter 320 Auxiliary Motor Mount

[Dave S]

Has anyone tried to install a motor mount on the stern rail of the new 320? Any ideas?

 

[julian]

Mount

Just fit standard one and forget about the vertical recess, as the angles are not 90 degees. Be careful to protect the topsides against the gearbox (Iuse a rag).

 

[Jon]

Yes, they're not 90 degrees, are they!

You'd have thought Hunter would have figured that one out by now!I have to admit that I just padded out the rails and sat the motor right on top of them, then lashed it down. Seems to work fine - and I've been out in some rough seas with it that way.

 

[Carl and Jule]

Motor Mount

First, we also have first-hand knowledge that the standard plastic rectangle that wants to grip a flat 90 degree cross in the stern rail doesn't work; there are no flat 90 degree stern rail crosses on our 340, and I suspect on your 320.We bought two pieces of 1-inch by 8-inch hardwood about 18 inches long, routed both with half-pipes for the upper and lower horizontal stern rails, drilled and bolted for gripping both horizontal stern rails (note: no crosses!). Placed on the Port side between the transom walk-through and the stern rail seats. Oiled and sealed. Works great, looks great! A bit of work, but well worth it. Commercial alternatives either don't fit or are ridiculously expensive. Wish we had pictures to post.Carl and Jules/v 'Syzygy'

 

[Dave S]

Dave S

Carl and Julie:Good idea, but the stern rails on the 320 are not parrallel. I most likely will try something similar on the rail (starboard) just aft of the arch. Thanks.

 

[Kent]

RE: 320 motor mount

Dave, I bought a 4HP for my dinghy thinking all I had to do was buy one of those plastic mounts at West Marine and bolt it to the rail. That's the one that has the vertical and horizontal slots. I discovered the Hunter difference when I went to put it on the rail. So now I've got this plastic thingy that won't fit anywhere. So I just didn't use the vertical slot. Did a little creative carving on it and bolted it to the starboard stern rail between the walk thru and the stern rail seat. The carving was required to make it fit the curve of the rail on the port side of the bracket. The foot of the motor hits the lower rail but it works great. It's been there for six months and carried the little 4 horse all through the Bahamas. All you need is the bracket, dremmel tool and a little patience. When you can get all the bolts to go thru the bracket without warping the plastic, you're done. You won't see how it works until you hold the bracket up to the rail. When you do, you will see what has to be modified.KentS/V Giggles