[Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat

[Wally Buck]

Jay,

I checked out the McGard site and it looked like a nice way to go. You 
mention you used it on your Merc, which Merc did you have? MY 6 HP Merc is 
not listed as one of the models supported but they also mention it "Also 
fits other small outboard motors with a hole in the transom bracket for 
mounting the motor (stainless steel bolt included in set)." MIne attaches 
via two clamps, I am not sure if I have a hole in the transom bracket....I 
need to take alook.

Wally


>From: Jay Friedland <a.jayf at verizon.net>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat
>Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:43:30 -0400
>
>Dan-
>You can accomplish both securing the motor and theft prevention on the Yam 
>with a thru bolt and keyed locking nut from McGard.com. I just upgraded to 
>the Yam from the Merc and used their system on both. The socket is machined 
>to the locknut and no wrench I know of can undo it only cutting it off 
>flush. I also had the Master OB lock bar on like the club just to deter 
>would-bes. There is a coupling on the Yam that I attached to the nearby 
>eyebolt with a bike aircraft cable in case the motor lift bracket gives. 
>Most of this is overkill for where I am but this is my most significant 
>purchase so better safe. You're always welcome to come by if you're local.
>Jay
>
>On Monday, June 23, 2003, at 07:37 AM, GARDENBAY1 at aol.com wrote:
>
>>The marina where we keep aou new recycled Rhodes observed the motor was
>>clamped to the bracket(motor lift). They STRONGLY recommend we bolt the 
>>motor to
>>the lift. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on this topic? 
>>Thanks Dan
>>in Brigantine.
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