transom engine bracket mounting block

[tenshiwingusu]

i have a 1975 paceship PY26 and ive just upgraded my outboard engine to a merc. 9.9 and have got a new bracket for it but the transom mounting block that was on there is not wide enough. help! is there any place where i can buy one, or is there a way to fabricate one that will not put to much stress on my hull and still be strong?

 

[Mike]

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the spacer blocks were generally specially made by each manufacturer for particular models. I have never seen any for sale other than by the manufacturer. You can have one specially made by a fiberglass shop, but it will cost a small fortune. I remember that others on this site have reported making their own out of Starboard (the plastic wood replacement material) or out of wood. A jigsaw, some glue and you're there. I would go with the Starboard. It may be a bit more expensive than wood, but it won't rot and you will never have to paint it.