Rayzor
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- May 5, 2007
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I currently have a 1971 Evinrude 50hp on my 19ft fiberform. It has the type of motor mount that clamps over the transome and and 2 lower mounting bolts. I am putting a 1967 Evinrude 80hp in its place. The mounting is with 4 threw bolts and no clamp over.
So I am looking for tips on how to locate the the bracket for the new holes and bolts. The lower mounting bracket holes are slotted for maybe 1 1/2 inch vertical adjustment but the top holes are fixed. I dont want to blow this so any tips would be helpful. Also, what should I seal up the old bolt holes with? Also I plan on using stainless bolts threw out, but do I need anything else inside the boat to support the motor beyond washers? I have seen hack job installs where people have drilled threw angle iron to spreads out the load. Any advice here? Thanks for any help. Ray
So I am looking for tips on how to locate the the bracket for the new holes and bolts. The lower mounting bracket holes are slotted for maybe 1 1/2 inch vertical adjustment but the top holes are fixed. I dont want to blow this so any tips would be helpful. Also, what should I seal up the old bolt holes with? Also I plan on using stainless bolts threw out, but do I need anything else inside the boat to support the motor beyond washers? I have seen hack job installs where people have drilled threw angle iron to spreads out the load. Any advice here? Thanks for any help. Ray
