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Ray4445	Posted - 08/26/2019 : 15:33:14 Hi All, My 1980 Catalina 25 original factory outboard motor mount has failed and am looking for suggestions on what I might replace it with. Apparently I can't replace the "shock absorber" which I believe is the problem. Do not know how to qualify a replacement and appreciate any suggestions. Ray
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Stinkpotter	Posted - 08/28/2019 : 07:37:03 Regarding holes, I bought a bracket that was different from what the previous owner had... I covered the old holes with a Starboard (HDPE) plate on the transom to stiffen it under the bracket for my 110 lb. extra-long Honda. If you don't do something like that, you can easily fill the holes with Marine Tex (epoxy putty). Your new holes will be through both the transom and the inner liner, and some sort of small backing plate on the liner for at least the top two bolts is a good idea. I doubt you'll find any current bracket that matches to the holes for the OMC.
Ray4445	Posted - 08/27/2019 : 14:24:04 Thank You Dave and Ray, Yup, the 1980 mount even says OMC on it. I've scoured the internet and there appear to be no replacement parts for that motor mount. I'm in contact with Catalina Direct and unfortunately the hole spacing for hull attachment is off by an inch 5" instead of 4" vertically and 11" instead of 7 " horizontally for the G brand, 2 spring.
Stinkpotter	Posted - 08/27/2019 : 11:13:57 If by "shock absorber" you mean a gas strut that assists in raising the motor, and the unit is made of aluminum castings, you have an OMC mount that I think Catalina might have offered for some brief period. (OMC used to be Johnson and Evinrude.) You might be able to find a replacement strut, but I have no idea how or where. Maybe eBay? (I doubt OMC made the strut.) The Garhauer mount that Catalina Direct sells now is pretty much a direct replacement for another one Catalina offered for a much longer time--it's made of stainless steel tubes and bars, now available with 2, 3 or 4 lifting springs depending on motor weight. It supposedly mounts using the same holes as what it replaces, but that might not be what you have. For vertical travel and matching to motor weight, the Garhauer seems to be about as good as you can get.
redeye	Posted - 08/27/2019 : 05:02:42 I would call Catalina Direct and ask them for advice. You might be able to get new springs, or maybe a new mount.

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