Hi All,
My inboard recently died and I decided to put an outboard temporarily to get at least some use of the boat this season. It's a Pearson 30. I got a used 9.9hp outboard with 25" shaft (Sailmaster) and a $100 aluminum mounting bracket from Amazon. Have a few stupid questions now:
- how should I go about measuring proper position of the bracket? How far down should the motor go?
- the bracket is adjustable and spring-assisted to move the motor up and down, but I'm confused about this. What is the purpose of this adjustment? If I need to take the prop out of the water, shouldn't I just tilt the motor up? Why move the bracket? Is that a one-time adjustment to set a proper position, or the motor needs to go up and down on the bracket while under way?
- Any tips on controlling the motor? For steering I believe it should be locked and I steer with the rudder, right? What about throttle and forward/reverse? Is there possibly a way to link it to existing controls from the inboard engine?
- any tips on connecting fuel and electric (there's electric start)? Do the hoses usually go overboard, or its better to make a hole for them and put the new gas tank inside?
- the motor is quite heavy (around 100lbs). I suppose the bracket needs some good backing plate. What do you guys usually use for that? I was thinking of using a piece of treated wood (deck board). The plate should be from the back only, right? No need for one on the outside, under the mount?
Sorry, just feeling stupid (again!) and wanna to have a plan in my head before I start any work. Any help is really appreciated!
My inboard recently died and I decided to put an outboard temporarily to get at least some use of the boat this season. It's a Pearson 30. I got a used 9.9hp outboard with 25" shaft (Sailmaster) and a $100 aluminum mounting bracket from Amazon. Have a few stupid questions now:
- how should I go about measuring proper position of the bracket? How far down should the motor go?
- the bracket is adjustable and spring-assisted to move the motor up and down, but I'm confused about this. What is the purpose of this adjustment? If I need to take the prop out of the water, shouldn't I just tilt the motor up? Why move the bracket? Is that a one-time adjustment to set a proper position, or the motor needs to go up and down on the bracket while under way?
- Any tips on controlling the motor? For steering I believe it should be locked and I steer with the rudder, right? What about throttle and forward/reverse? Is there possibly a way to link it to existing controls from the inboard engine?
- any tips on connecting fuel and electric (there's electric start)? Do the hoses usually go overboard, or its better to make a hole for them and put the new gas tank inside?
- the motor is quite heavy (around 100lbs). I suppose the bracket needs some good backing plate. What do you guys usually use for that? I was thinking of using a piece of treated wood (deck board). The plate should be from the back only, right? No need for one on the outside, under the mount?
Sorry, just feeling stupid (again!) and wanna to have a plan in my head before I start any work. Any help is really appreciated!