Hunter 33 outboard storage

[Victor K]

Looking for a good idea where to store small outboard motor on Hunter 33. Tried WM rail plate, but looks like stern rails are too rounded for plate to close.

 

[Ron Dupuis]

outboard motor rail mounting

I used two of the WM brackets, mounted one on the top rail and one on the bottom rail on my 2000, Hunter 340 and connected them with a one foot by 1" piece of stainless tubing. If your stern rail configuration is similar on the 33 it works great!

 

[sailoron]

outboard moount

i used the standard wood bracket one would buy at a marine store in my case it was an old one from a 32 vision i once owned since it is an old one it split vertically and so it conforms somewhat to the rounded edges of the seat i have used it for my 6hp from bimini to the DR in 2 major crossings one really bad and no problems my mount is made of teak woodi have some issues with my 33 and i thought you and i could share them please respond thanks ron

 

[AndyK]

Here is my solution

I used the following on my 33:(see related link below)My 33 had 1" rails. I had to notch out the stern rail seat in order to make it fit. The notching was an easy job accomplished while on the mooring with nothing more than a coping saw, some sand paper, and a small amount of varnish to seal the ends of the exposed teak slats. I think you will have to unscrew the seat to do this and depending on how your slats are attached you may need to drill and secure with a couple of small stainless screws.Because I have a four stroke outboard for my dinghy that weighs 55lbs I also added a motor hoist from here:http://www.davit.com/remcrane.htmAnd a sling for the motor from here:http://www.clevel.com/motortote.shtml (the link isn't working right now but it did a few days ago...)

 

[Victor K]

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Thank you all for great ideas!Ron (sailoron) you can ping me at victorkz at gmail