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lwirth
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Initially Posted - 07/27/2006 : 12:07:44

I own a 1986 Catalina with a 1986 15hp Mariner outboard engine. The engine is currently in for repairs, and I am wondering what might make a good engine replacement. I am looking for a best-bang-for-the-buck solution, and would consider the smallest new or used engine capable of getting in and out of the marina on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes. My current engine has electric start and a regular size shaft. Thanks, Larry

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DanM
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 12:40:13

Welcome, Larry
You will find a LOT of discussion on this topic in both the General Forum and the Specific forums. Use the Search function a few lines from the top right corner of this page.
By the way, I have a 9.9 Mariner with a bad stator for sale or for parts. It was once a sweet running machine.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 12:52:15

I just put on a new 8hp Merc 4 cyc long shaft, manual start and couldn't be happier.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 19:21:40

In Feb06 I purchased a new Honda 9.9 w/25" shaft. Just prior to buying the motor, I replaced my outboard bracket with a 4 spring model. Details on my website.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 21:33:01

Hi Larry... Great shots! VA must be friendly country--I love that you have your Honda secured with a piece of rope! (...the pink one tied to the hole for a lock.) Do you really need that 6-to-1 tackle for lifting with the new 4-spring bracket?

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 22:30:47

Dave - Actually...from the main page of my website, clicking on the Outboard Bracket Section and then going to the end of the text:

The PO used the block and tackle to raise the 2 spring bracket and the old motor. When I removed the old bracket, I left the block and tackle dangling from the stern rail, installed the nw 4 spring bracket and when I installed my new motor there was no hole in the new bracket to safety secure the motor...so I used the block and tackle as my safety. I never use the block and tackle to raise the new bracket and motor. No need to ! Actually, i have to use foot pressure to get the new bracket to release from the lower slot and then the springs raise the motor on it's own several inches or more. Then I just raise the bracket with my hand to lock it i the top slot. The PO also had a channel lock that fits over the motor handles. I reused it on the new motor.

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/27/2006 : 23:21:50

Larry - Do you plan on instaling the through bolts to secure the motor? The bolt holes for my new Merc are directly over the SS plate backing up the mounting fibre and I'm shying away from drilling through the SS...
Jerry

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/28/2006 : 05:45:10

Jerry,

Ideally after tightening the motor clamps to the bracket support plate, you then secure the motor to the bracket thru a hole that passes thru the support plate and a hole located on the motor support. But I do not believe there was a hole in my new bracket support plate or...it did not line up with a hole in the motor support. that is why I left the block and tackle attached to my stern rail and to the motor. if by chance the motor clamps were to slip and the motor were to possibly fall off the bracket support plate, then the block and tackle will hold the motor above the waterline. Attaching a line or block and tackle in lieu of using a stud thru a hole for a safety should be fine.

The new bracket support plate also has a stainless stell back plate with verticle ridges and a lip at the top. these also help prevent the motor from slipping off the plate if the motor clamps become loose. Also, the channel lock that i have fits over the motor clamps and that prevents the motor clamps from loosening since the hnadles cannot turn.

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