[Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat

[John Tonjes]

Wally,
Try applying WD40 to the lock cylinders. The outside might rust, but it
will keep the inside working.

Rummy


> [Original Message]
> From: Wally Buck <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 6/26/2003 7:06:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat
>
> Anne,
>
> What did you use; chain or a bike type lock? I have not had good luck
with 
> locks out in the weather. They always seem to seize up (rust). It is not
as 
> bad in fresh water as salt but it still has been a problem. By the way my 
> little Merc 6 has been a great motor.
>
> Last weekend we went out Friday and came in Sunday evening. It was
picture 
> perfect, lows 80s with nice breeze and low humidity. This weekend calls
for 
> the same. I hope you have been enjoying the same.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wally
>
>
> >From: "anima" <anima13 at bellsouth.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: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 21:16:31 -0500
> >
> >Wally,
> >I have a 6hp Mercury and I locked the two clamps together.
> >I realize it is only a deterrent, but this is the first year I have
> >bothered because our security was fine. I am just off the
> >ramp (public).
> >this year, the town of Grand Rivers has received its funding for
> >a walkway onto our marina and out the jetty which they have
> >built up in order to enable boats such as the Mississippi Queen
> >to dock.
> >thus, very unusual non-sailor looking folks now.
> >That got me goin'!
> >Anne
> >
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
> >To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 8:25 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat
> >
> >
> > > 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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