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Bradstokes
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Initially Posted - 05/24/2002 : 10:38:33

Here is the problem. I have a merc 9.9 4 stroke. it is slightly to big so it sits slightly angled. so when i attempt to back out of the slip i go hard to port and at slower speeds in forward i am always slightly off to port. there is no way of straightening it out. I have had it over a yr and thought i would eventually learn some trick to doing it. I dock off the ICW in SC and the current can be very strong and have to motor a couple of hrs to get to a bay to sail.
It getting to where i've hit the dock twice and I do donuts leaving the marina. It's quite amusing to the over skippers in the marina.

I was thinking of selling this outboard and getting one more convient.

So I need suggestions on all aspects of solving this problem.

thanks
Brad
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jguyot
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Response Posted - 05/24/2002 : 11:09:08

Hi Brad
I have a 2001wk (#586) and the way I solved the problem (2001 Honda 8hp) was by getting the "Fixed Outboard Motor Bracket" that was an option on the boat when I ordered it. I believe it was about $100. This moves the motor back (Out of the well) about 12". This way I can turn the motor whenever I need to. It just bolts to the back of the boat. It is not adjustable!
Hope this helps.

Jerry Guyot
2001 250WK #586
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MarkTM
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Response Posted - 05/24/2002 : 12:12:37

Jerry's solutions sounds like a good one if you want to keep your existing outboard . . . and who would want to spend more $$$ for another motor just to solve this problem?

In the long run, I'd purchase a motor that fit better in the well. My 1998 model Honda 9.9 xls fits reasonably well. I can rotate the motor left and right to assist in turning the boat when there is not enough speed for the rudder to work well. I depend upon the motor turning when backing out of my slip. I cannot imagine living without this functionality. I would be hitting other neighboring boats on a regular basis if all I had was the rudder to steer by in these low-speed situations . . . especially with a good crosswind.

Mark Melchior
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Bradstokes
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Response Posted - 05/25/2002 : 13:24:04

thanks for the suggestions.
I was never given the option of the option of the fixed outboard bracket. The outboard was part of the purchase and i remeber asking the salesman if he was sure that the motor would be sufficient the way it was sitting and of course he kept say "oh yeah". By the way JERRY do you have a pic of your bracket?

and Mark you're right, i have had many close calls in a busy marina trying to turn at low speeds. And mark your honda, is it a reg two stroke engine and if so what is your fuel consumption? I take alot of long cruises 60-80 miles when i can, so i have to motor most of the way in the traffic of the ICW.

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Brad

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 05/25/2002 : 21:34:50

Hi Brad. I have the same motor. Offset handle by removing mounting bolts. Move the handle by one hole. Use one bolt to mount the handle. The motor will sit straight and give you limited side to side
movement. Hope this works for you.
Chet
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jguyot
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Response Posted - 05/28/2002 : 23:19:46

Hi Brad
Here is a link for a picture of the bracket. Hope it works!! I tried to post the picture, but couldn't get it to work & finally gave up....... I try again another day. Try this:
[http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b300581ba4e5&notag=1]

Jerry Guyot
2001 250WK #586
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Bradstokes
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Response Posted - 05/29/2002 : 01:21:08

thanks jerry for the pic

chet thanks for the suggestion but i was looking at mine and i don't understand what u r talking about.

brad

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