Zeke Durica
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3/27/2019 1:17 AM
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If you go to the trouble of cutting an access whole you might consider gluing or slapping a piece of glass over aluminum backing plates inside. Then drill and tap from the outside. No nuts and if anything happens again you will never have to go inside again well for the mount anyway. You could even seal up the whole you cut. We used to install these backing plates systems for all inaccessible things like caulks ,cleats ,motor mounts, tracks , travelers. Easy simple clean and fast.
Zeke.
Thanks Zeke,
After you wrote I contacted Ensign Spars. They do have a nice motor mount:
https://shop.ensignspars.com/products/outboard-motor-mount-stainless-steel-3-prong
I also asked them for advice. They were very considerate and sent this, in addition to other info:
"You will need to gain access to the back of your boat via an inspection port, also known as a deck plate. If your boat doesn't have one anywhere on the aft deck, you can cut one in. Once inside, you'll dig out some of the foam and give yourself access to the backside of the transom. If you use a larger motor (anything bigger than a 4 horse) you should add an additional 3/8 or 1/2 inch backer of plywood or coosa board (high density foam)."
With this info my plan is to install an inspection port in the aft deck, then make a backing plate out of coosa board and install the motor mount.
Thanks for getting me pointed in the right direction.
Best regards,
Greg Carleu
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Greg Carleu
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3/26/2019 2:13 PM
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Thanks Zeke,
After you wrote I contacted Ensign Spars. They do have a nice motor mount:
https://shop.ensignspars.com/products/outboard-motor-mount-stainless-steel-3-prong
I also asked them for advice. They were very considerate and sent this, in addition to other info:
"You will need to gain access to the back of your boat via an inspection port, also known as a deck plate. If your boat doesn't have one anywhere on the aft deck, you can cut one in. Once inside, you'll dig out some of the foam and give yourself access to the backside of the transom. If you use a larger motor (anything bigger than a 4 horse) you should add an additional 3/8 or 1/2 inch backer of plywood or coosa board (high density foam)."
With this info my plan is to install an inspection port in the aft deck, then make a backing plate out of coosa board and install the motor mount.
Thanks for getting me pointed in the right direction.
Best regards,
Greg Carleu
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Zeke Durica
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3/18/2019 6:32 PM
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I would contact Ensign Spars they have the best selection of motor mounts. A picture would be helpful.
Zeke.
My motor mount has finally rotted out and it's time to install a new one.
To get started I have a few questions:
- Is there a motor mount that works well with the ensign?
- The transom isn't vertical. The original motor mount was in two parts, the first was a bracket that attached to the transom and then presented a vertical face that a standard motor mount could be attached to. That first bracket is what has rotted and I haven't been able to find a replacement. Is there a way to replace that with a block of teak or Starboard plastic?
- Is there a backing plate inside the transom that I can tap?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Greg Carleu
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Greg Carleu
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3/18/2019 3:32 PM
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My motor mount has finally rotted out and it's time to install a new one.
To get started I have a few questions:
- Is there a motor mount that works well with the ensign?
- The transom isn't vertical. The original motor mount was in two parts, the first was a bracket that attached to the transom and then presented a vertical face that a standard motor mount could be attached to. That first bracket is what has rotted and I haven't been able to find a replacement. Is there a way to replace that with a block of teak or Starboard plastic?
- Is there a backing plate inside the transom that I can tap?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Greg Carleu
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