3.0 Broken starter mount fix!

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I just acquired a 2001 Bayliner 175 Capri with 3.0. Its been sitting for 2 years. A couple years ago the outer starter mount broke on the previous owner. He rigged it up with a wood wedge and used for a couple years until he got a new boat 2 years ago. I set out to make the best possible fix short of replacing the block and this is what I came up with. Boat cranked right up and starter seems to engage fine and don't see any movement in it while its cranking. My only concern is how the small studs on the back of the starter will hold. Let me know what yall think.
 

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Premium08

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Well darn, i was hoping for some feedback postive and negative!!. Anyways the boat was my nextdoor neighbors and was free to me. After I "Fixed" the starter i took it to a local shop to look over the boat and do needed maintenance and repairs(two weeks before they can look at it). If i can get it water ready for a grand or two and get a couple seasons out of it id be happy. My main goal is to see if boating is something me and my family will enjoy. I know i will enjoy is just a matter if family will!!
 

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My main goal is to see if boating is something me and my family will enjoy. I know i will enjoy is just a matter if family will!!

Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,....... Yer band-aid looks like it'll get ya by,.....

The important thing is for you, 'n the family, to become Boaters,...... Water people,..... ;)
 

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Got the boat back from the shop, they said gas was full of water so they flushed the tank and rebuilt carb. Changed gear oil and water pump, and new distributor cap and rotor. The boat out several times this weekend and starter bracket is doing great so far.
 
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