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Secure the motor by using the lower mounting holes on the outboard bracket to through-bolt the motor. If using Transom Drilling Fixture part number 91-98234A2 use.
Use the included 38-1620 bolts and locknuts to attach the assembly to the bumper.
How to install outboard motor bracket. Need to install an outboard motor support bracket. Check out this latest instructional video showing how to install a viking outboard motor support bracket. Using the holes in the upper part of the support assembly as a guide drill four 38 inch holes through the bumper.
Use the included 38-1620 bolts and locknuts to attach the assembly to the bumper. Mount the outboard to the woodblock and frame the same way you would mount it on a boats transom. Measure the distance between the top of the mounting clamp to the bottom of the cavitation plateSubtract 2 from this length.
Once you have determined the above length add 105 to this length. Bracket Installation For Hobie Getaway The installation of the Cheata Motor bracket for the Hobie Getaway is similar to the Hobie 18. The bracket looks like the Hobie 18.
There is the main casting underneath the rear cross bar and a small casting on top of the rear cross bar for the 3 ½ X ¼ bolt to go through. In this video I go over how to install a Panther Marine kicker motor bracket as well as a few other little things that needed to be be fixed on this Fisher b. We install a new Panther by Marinetech 55-0416 Outboard 4-stroke bracket on our Catalina 22 sailboatcatalina22 sailing appleandrobWhat we used in this vid.
Installing a bracket changes the dynamics of the boat. The center of effort line of thrust and center of floatation change among others. Also depending on the hull design the height of the motor has to be adjusted.
It works better on some boats than others. Porpoising is the usual side effect of extending the motor aft. You could safely say that an outboard engine bracket is the ultimate add-on for almost any outboard equipped boat.
Be sure to read below for a comprehensive list of all positive and even a couple of negative aspects of budgeting an engine bracket in your boat rebuild projectAlmost all of the boat styles out there can. Joined Mar 7 2008. Discussion Starter 1 Jul 30 2008.
I am thinking of mounting an outboard motor bracket on my Catalina 30. The main use would be for storage for the motor for my dinghy plus being able to lower it for easier mounting on the dinghy. I also think that I could use it as an emergency engine if my diesel failed.
It is recommended that ½ inch stainless steel bolts be used when installing the bracket. Bolts should be installed every 10 to 12 inches depending on bracket size. The Rockwell Outboard Motor Bracket is not predrilled the owner installer must determine where to drill the bracket and boat transom.
All holes drilled through the boat transom and the. Step 1 - Prepare the Outboard Bracket. Before trying to install your outdoor bracket make sure that you have already sanded it.
Prime it and apply paint in your desired color. Use a rag to wipe away dust from sanding before starting to prime your bracket. The Adjustable outboard motor bracket is designed for motors up to 10HP or 80 lbs max weight.
Stainless steel construction is non-corrosive for saltwater use. Designed for use with power or sail boats. Manual lifting required to raise and lower your motor 14 travel Setback in upper position 7 12 lower position 9 12.
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION 90-859494R1 JUNE 2000 Page 1D-3 Installing Outboard Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes 1. Attach tape engine mounting template located with the installation manual to boat transom. If using Transom Drilling Fixture part number 91-98234A2 use.
An outboard transom bracket can be customized to fit one or two motors and include such options as additional flotation 34 or full platform port or starboard auxiliary motor mount and add a dive ladder. Secure the motor by using the lower mounting holes on the outboard bracket to through-bolt the motor. The Garelick mounting pad comes with mounting holes for this purpose.
Use stainless-steel bolts appropriately sized to fit the outboard mounting holes. Secure the bolts with fender washers and locknuts. Standard viking outboard support bracket.
No most of the brackets on the market are generic and support different types of outboard. The only consideration would be the size and weight of the outboard vs the bracket so it is always best to check the specifications compared to the weight of your outboard prior to installation. Position your outboard motor bracket with the stick taped.
With the outboard motor bracket positioned in the. How do you mount a kicker motor bracket. Turn the main outboard motor or rudder as you would for a full left turn.
Mount the kicker motor to the bracket. Remove the kicker motor from the bracket. Place the bracket on the transom to the left of the main.
Install the outboard motor at the stern center of the boat. Attach the mounting bracket to the boats transom and tighten the bracket screws. For extra security in case the clamps come loose tie a rope through the hole in the mounting bracket and secure the other end to the boat.
Brackets dampen the roar of loud engines and when older boats have the outboard mounted low as was the case with many older powerboats it is peace of mind to not only move those engines but to close up the transom entirely and install a bracket.