Aux electric motor - fitting

[jones]

Originally Posted by Aussie-mike

Right, got one Jonesey - I take it I just drill four holes through the stern, sealant and bolt the unit on - any thing else I should be aware of?

nice one Mike...make a plate for the bolt patten on the inside out of some ally or stainless plate mate,spreads the load on the transom as you tighten up so you dont pull the bolts and washers into the glassed plywood.

[Aussie-mike]

Originally Posted by JPM

i would attach some kind of cable to the outboard and your boat , just in case the o/b clamps vibrate loose , then it will not end up on the lake/sea bed, i usually use a tiewrap on the o/b clamp handles to stop them moving as well ,

Nah, I got the missus for that sort of thing, just chuck her over to get it back.

[JPM]

Originally Posted by Aussie-mike

Nah, I got the missus for that sort of thing, just chuck her over to get it back.

personally think that is a bit too risky














wouldn't want anything untoward to happen to your beer carrier would you ??,,,,,,,,,

[Aussie-mike]

Thanks Puckoon for the pics, I was only joking about just chucking her in, I'll make up a chain as you illustrate and make sure one end bolted to boat and other to wifes ankle.

[JPM]

Originally Posted by Aussie-mike

Thanks Puckoon for the pics, I was only joking about just chucking her in, I'll make up a chain as you illustrate and make sure one end bolted to boat and other to wifes ankle.

now your on the right lines ,,,,,,,,,,