I recently replaced a 9.9hp Johnson Sailmaster with a 4-stroke 9.9 hp Yamaha. It's great motor but I would like to have a motormount that is designed to handle a heavier 4-stroke motor. Can anyone give me some suggestions. Thanks, Jerry , St. Louis, Mo docked at Lake Carlyle, Carlyle, Il. jerryuhlenbrock@yahoo.com
motor mount for 9.9hp 4-stroke yamaha
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We did a similar upgrade on our 1987 Mac25 (Moonshadow).
The Yamaha was about 20 pounds heavier so we found a bigger bracket, one that had a bolt-in-place "pocket" for holding the articulating arm. This spread the load nicely on the Mac transom and made it easy to reinforce.
We added a small block and tackle lift from the outboard to the rear pulpit to make it easier to lift her up when sailing.
We added a remote throttle/shifter kit and a modified tiller (sledgehammer handle) for ease of steering in close quarters.
This has proven to be a great combo, quiet, little vibration, no burned 2-cycle oil smell when motoring downwind, etc.
We have the electric start with 14-amp alternator so the batteries are always charged.
Enjoy, Don & Betty on JCat or Moonshadow
The Yamaha was about 20 pounds heavier so we found a bigger bracket, one that had a bolt-in-place "pocket" for holding the articulating arm. This spread the load nicely on the Mac transom and made it easy to reinforce.
We added a small block and tackle lift from the outboard to the rear pulpit to make it easier to lift her up when sailing.
We added a remote throttle/shifter kit and a modified tiller (sledgehammer handle) for ease of steering in close quarters.
This has proven to be a great combo, quiet, little vibration, no burned 2-cycle oil smell when motoring downwind, etc.
We have the electric start with 14-amp alternator so the batteries are always charged.
Enjoy, Don & Betty on JCat or Moonshadow
I have to wait until it stops raining here in Tennessee!
I believe the mount is made by Garelick and I probably bought it in Miami. I see something simillar on-line.
Don
I believe the mount is made by Garelick and I probably bought it in Miami. I see something simillar on-line.
Don
I'd like a little more info on this setup also. Not sure if it will work on my 79 Venture, but I have the same motor.
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