I need to replace my motor mount. I spoke to Rudy at DandR who suggested cutting a 4" access panel to get to the mounting bolts. I'm a little nervous about this. I have owned the boat for 2 years but have never had to do something like this before. would look forward to any advice from those more experienced with this kind of repair. Thanks
- Status
Claustrophobia?
I was able to get to my bolts by crawling on my back thru the lazerette - it is tight and I am a large man and was able to do it -- my 22 is a 1974 model and I am not familliar with other years but assume that they are almost the same. there are some pictures of someones project like this in the arcives - check them out- I have also heard of the old original mount that is a round pipe kind of thing that goes thru the hull -- have not had to deal with that!!! Algae
I was able to get to my bolts by crawling on my back thru the lazerette - it is tight and I am a large man and was able to do it -- my 22 is a 1974 model and I am not familliar with other years but assume that they are almost the same. there are some pictures of someones project like this in the arcives - check them out- I have also heard of the old original mount that is a round pipe kind of thing that goes thru the hull -- have not had to deal with that!!! Algae
No need to cut access hole
I changed my motor mount on my Oday 222, 1984, last summer by crawling into the lazarette through the battery hatch door in the cockpit. While it was a tight fit and required a second person to work on the motor mount on the transom, it is uncomfortable, yet easily done. Don't cut any holes! Check out photo of me holding old motor mount. New mount is Fulton MB 1710 bought at West marine about $125...
I changed my motor mount on my Oday 222, 1984, last summer by crawling into the lazarette through the battery hatch door in the cockpit. While it was a tight fit and required a second person to work on the motor mount on the transom, it is uncomfortable, yet easily done. Don't cut any holes! Check out photo of me holding old motor mount. New mount is Fulton MB 1710 bought at West marine about $125...
Attachments
thank-you
Thanks for the advice. I will try it. I'll keep my cell phone handy and call you if I get stuck in the lazarette (just kidding). Jay Rosenfeld
Thanks for the advice. I will try it. I'll keep my cell phone handy and call you if I get stuck in the lazarette (just kidding). Jay Rosenfeld
important consideration
Please see the attached picture. The original pipe mount was run back to a bracket, which was attached to the inside of the cockpit seat. This meant that the force of the weight of the motor went virtually straight down, and only the smallest of ply backing pads was needed. When these O'Day's are converted to the more common transom mounts, the force changes. Without the pipe running back, the downward force now "twists" at the transom. For this reason, when replacing the mount to this type, also replacing the backing pad with a much larger one is in order. I made the change to a transom mount, and my transom twists badly when running through chop. I intend on removing it, and the factory backing plate, and putting in a much larger marine ply backing. This will extend all the way to the bottom and top of the transom, and be "tabbed" into place with fiberglass tape (before being drilled through and bolted to the mount, of course).
Please see the attached picture. The original pipe mount was run back to a bracket, which was attached to the inside of the cockpit seat. This meant that the force of the weight of the motor went virtually straight down, and only the smallest of ply backing pads was needed. When these O'Day's are converted to the more common transom mounts, the force changes. Without the pipe running back, the downward force now "twists" at the transom. For this reason, when replacing the mount to this type, also replacing the backing pad with a much larger one is in order. I made the change to a transom mount, and my transom twists badly when running through chop. I intend on removing it, and the factory backing plate, and putting in a much larger marine ply backing. This will extend all the way to the bottom and top of the transom, and be "tabbed" into place with fiberglass tape (before being drilled through and bolted to the mount, of course).
Attachments
more pictures and info
I found the place where I have seen the project pictures- this shows the size of the backing with the modern motor mounts ------ on this website (yes the one we are in now) at the beginning there is a tab that says "boat imfo.center" tab this - then highlite 22 on the list- "project photos" in the lower right hand corner there are pictures and this project is covered nicely look around there is alot of info there - I'm not very good at guiding people thru this stuff hope you can find this!! Algae
I found the place where I have seen the project pictures- this shows the size of the backing with the modern motor mounts ------ on this website (yes the one we are in now) at the beginning there is a tab that says "boat imfo.center" tab this - then highlite 22 on the list- "project photos" in the lower right hand corner there are pictures and this project is covered nicely look around there is alot of info there - I'm not very good at guiding people thru this stuff hope you can find this!! Algae
that's great, Al...
Yes, that is exactly what I meant. The backing board shown in the pictures would be perfect for the newer type, transom mount. I'll follow the guidelines of that project, and hopefully eliminate the "bendies" on my transom!
Yes, that is exactly what I meant. The backing board shown in the pictures would be perfect for the newer type, transom mount. I'll follow the guidelines of that project, and hopefully eliminate the "bendies" on my transom!
- Status