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Bristle
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Initially Posted - 04/28/2002 : 16:14:19

OK, what are you extra-long-shaft Honda/Yamaha owners using?

I'm putting a new high-thrust Honda XLS 8 on this year. My Plan A was a cast aluminum Fulton 1810 with 13+" vertical lift (compared to 9" for a similar Garelick 7090). But the Fulton's handle has to clear the top of the transom or the bracket won't go on the boat--not possible on a C-25. Fulton sells "extension channels"--heavy (expensive) cast aluminum pieces that move the bracket back 5", which is plenty. But the channels have little round holes that won't hold the square-headed carriage bolts they included. (The bracket has square holes that hold the carriage bolt when you tighten the nuts from inside.)

I have e-mailed Fulton to get their interpretation of this apparent nonsense... Unfortunately, the bracket and channels came via the Honda dealer and his distributor, so returning them is problematical--they seem to feel they did me a favor by ordering them in the first place.

So, what I need, while awaiting Fulton's response, is a Plan B that gets the motor out of the water (at rest). I'm trying to splash one of these days! I'll report back on the outcome with Fulton.

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Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK #5032 "Passage" in CT

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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 04/28/2002 : 18:45:55

Dave,

Can't you modify the extension blocks by drilling some small holes where the "corners" of the carriage bolts go. And using a file or Dremel to complete the squares? Or switch to some regular bolts? Use some 5200 to keep them from turning.

Eric Werkowitz
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 04/28/2002 : 19:50:22

Go to the general forum and look at my hull rework pictures. You will see one with my outboard mount. It works great for Honda.

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/28/2002 : 21:49:16

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Go to the general forum and look at my hull rework pictures. You will see one with my outboard mount. It works great for Honda.
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Thanks, Douglas--I went there and saw pictures of your hull, your thru-hulls, and your launching (with a very distant angle on the bracket), but I couldn't find one where I could see the bracket. Can you give me another clue?

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK #5032 "Passage" in CT

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/28/2002 : 22:07:22

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Can't you modify the extension blocks by drilling some small holes where the "corners" of the carriage bolts go. And using a file or Dremel to complete the squares? Or switch to some regular bolts? Use some 5200 to keep them from turning.
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Yes, Eric, I'm thinking about using a small file--I don't have the right size and shape, but that's a possibility. 5200... Hmmmmm...

I still wonder what Fulton was thinking. Otherwise, the thing is built like a bridge--all cast U sections 3/16" to 5/16" thick.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK #5032 "Passage" in CT

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Response Posted - 04/29/2002 : 10:22:12

Hello Dave,
With all of the research you've done for this project I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with mounting your new motor - how does that phrase go about "man's best laid plans?"
The 5" extension bracket certainly sounds extreme. Do you know just how far you have to move the bracket aft to clear the top of the transom? I used ~3/4 plastic/poly sheet to get my motor head to clear the rear stanchion. Many on our lake have used a pair of wooden blocks cut in a V shape.
Hope this gives you some ideas. Another example where that OMC bracket would come in handy!

Steve Madsen
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Response Posted - 04/30/2002 : 11:50:31

Dave,

I have sent you a couple of pictures of my new mount with motor attached.

Shelby on "Third S" '82 C25 #3208 SKSR

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/30/2002 : 23:45:31

Thanks Shelby and Douglas for the e-mailed pics! I'm still waiting for a reply from Fulton--maybe they can't think of a good one. More as it happens...

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 SR-FK #5032 "Passage" in CT

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