[Rhodes22-list] Replace or fix outboard motor bracket?

[Graham Stewart]

I have the old standard manual outboard bracket and lift with a 6 HP motor
on it. I have no trouble lifting the motor and I have wondered whether the
power lift is really worth it. The advantages of the power lift that I can
think of is that it would allow you to remain facing forward and in control
of the helm and if you have physical limitations it would be helpful if not
essential. Otherwise it seems like a lot of weight, complexity and power
draw for what is otherwise a pretty simple operation. Maybe if I had it I
would like it. Same goes for the IMF. I guess I am of the KISS school of
thought. 


Graham Stewart
Agile. R22, 1976
Kingston Ontario Canada




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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Replace or fix outboard motor bracket?

I sail a beautiful red Rhodes in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. This is my
8th season with my second Rhodes. 

Last year, the rails on the outboard bracket became sticky. Garage door
lubricant helped a bit, but it still needed a lot of nursing to help it
slide down.

But on my first day out this season, one of the two bolts fractured. (see
image)

Is it worth fixing or should I remove and simply put on a Garelick or
similar hinged outboard motor bracket? Of note, the old wooden bracket on my
first Rhodes broke and the outboard merrily buzzed about in the water until
it had fully filled its lungs with saltwater, so the outboard bracket seems
to be a bit of an Achilles heel in the design.

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