Hi Chris,
That's sounds great, would you have a picture of your set up?
Thanks
Marie
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From: svflyaway@...
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:25:36 -0700
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] 4Hp
I used a small aluminum plate (with raised grooves in it) that bolts to the
transom. It is small and is only about 8X10 inches and is nearly flat -- it
is made by Fulton. Then I slip my "scissor" lift bracket into the plate and
bolt my OB onto that. When I don't want the engine hanging off the stern I
can remove both the engine and the bracket, leaving only a small plate.
Nothing hanging off the stern and the plate is hardly all that noticeable.
Since the stern has a curve I used some nylon washers as shims to the hull.
Didn't need to fair a block in for a lightweight engine. I did use very some
starboard and fender washers on the inside as backing (because I had some
scraps). I mounted my engine to the port side, but it is still hard for an
only guy to get into the locker to bolt it all on -- especially since the
bracket used carriage bolts. Actually getting in isn't as hard as getting
back out!