Long story short, I am installing a motor mount (big Garelick for 4-stroke O/B) but tilted and curved transom (O'Day 28) will need a wedge to present a flat and reasonably vertical surface for the motor mount to be bolted. Short of designing and constructing a new one (PO built one that has rot), is there a commercially available one? As always, thank you in advance for any advice and/or ideas.
Transom needs a wedge for an Outboard Motor Mount
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Maybe D & R
You might try D & R Marine, although I rebuilt mine. There was only some deterioration on the inside, so I filled all holes and crevices with West System epoxy sealing up the entire back of the wedge. I think it is actually better than new. So far I am continuing to use a new Garelick unit rated at 115 lbs - but says "do not use with 4 stroke motors"- for my Honda 9.9. What size motor are you going to use and what Garelick mount? Thanks, CVP
You might try D & R Marine, although I rebuilt mine. There was only some deterioration on the inside, so I filled all holes and crevices with West System epoxy sealing up the entire back of the wedge. I think it is actually better than new. So far I am continuing to use a new Garelick unit rated at 115 lbs - but says "do not use with 4 stroke motors"- for my Honda 9.9. What size motor are you going to use and what Garelick mount? Thanks, CVP
I Made One
I used a block of mahogony about 2" thick and shaped it into a wedge. Although the transom on my 25 may have much less of an angle than your 28. The solid wood looks very nice though and is very sturdy.
I used a block of mahogony about 2" thick and shaped it into a wedge. Although the transom on my 25 may have much less of an angle than your 28. The solid wood looks very nice though and is very sturdy.
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I agree with CVP check with rudy at D&R,call him you will get your response quicker that way. I own a 26 and just installed a new garelick mount this year,thankfully it was a direct replacement but I spoke with rudy first. I also have a fiberglass wedge that was ok so I left it but I would think that they must have made something for this install.GOOD LUCK!
I agree with CVP check with rudy at D&R,call him you will get your response quicker that way. I own a 26 and just installed a new garelick mount this year,thankfully it was a direct replacement but I spoke with rudy first. I also have a fiberglass wedge that was ok so I left it but I would think that they must have made something for this install.GOOD LUCK!
I looked
I looked for a replacement a few years ago for my Oday, and couldn't find one. I did what fastscot did: scooped out the rotten wood and replaced it with West System epoxy. It was kinda fun. If I were building a replacement, I wouldn't use wood; I bet it looks great, but I go for low maintenance. Star-board is an option: plastic that you can work like wood. The stuff is not cheap, although I think it is less than mahogany or teak. I overheard someone at a boating store the other day say that instead of star-board, he bought two or three cutting boards made of that semi-soft white plastic at a home goods store. It cost about half as much as the star-board and he was happy with the results. Take it for what its worth....
I looked for a replacement a few years ago for my Oday, and couldn't find one. I did what fastscot did: scooped out the rotten wood and replaced it with West System epoxy. It was kinda fun. If I were building a replacement, I wouldn't use wood; I bet it looks great, but I go for low maintenance. Star-board is an option: plastic that you can work like wood. The stuff is not cheap, although I think it is less than mahogany or teak. I overheard someone at a boating store the other day say that instead of star-board, he bought two or three cutting boards made of that semi-soft white plastic at a home goods store. It cost about half as much as the star-board and he was happy with the results. Take it for what its worth....
Weaver brackets
This may be overkill for you and they are not a cheapo either, "Weaver" makes some purrrty fancy brackets for tenders, et al. I saw one last week that converted from a dingy engine braket (vertical to power the dink) into a 90 degree change (horizontal now) to support the tender which was carried on its side up upon the swim ladder, commonly done in New Zealand. This is a heavy duty stainless bracket that I have penciled in for future cruising gear, in case I decide to take the plunge again.
This may be overkill for you and they are not a cheapo either, "Weaver" makes some purrrty fancy brackets for tenders, et al. I saw one last week that converted from a dingy engine braket (vertical to power the dink) into a 90 degree change (horizontal now) to support the tender which was carried on its side up upon the swim ladder, commonly done in New Zealand. This is a heavy duty stainless bracket that I have penciled in for future cruising gear, in case I decide to take the plunge again.
Garelick Bracket
Just wanted to add that the 7190 bracket only has 9 1/2" of travel the 7191 has 15 1/2 " of travel. I made the mistake of getting the wrong one the first time. You will need the longer travel on the 28 Oday I used the Garelick adjustable brackets and worked out fine. If you want I can send you a picture of the install.
Just wanted to add that the 7190 bracket only has 9 1/2" of travel the 7191 has 15 1/2 " of travel. I made the mistake of getting the wrong one the first time. You will need the longer travel on the 28 Oday I used the Garelick adjustable brackets and worked out fine. If you want I can send you a picture of the install.
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