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OJ
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Initially Posted - 06/18/2002 : 16:13:23

The number of people upgrading to 4-stroke motors on this forum certainly seems to be increasing. A few of us assumed (incorrectly) that 4-stroke bracket made formerly by OMC went away when they were bought out by Bombardier of Ontario.
I spoke with Bombardier Johnson/Evinrude this afternoon and discovered the bracket is still being made. The part number for the 125 lb version is 175556. The list price is $494.40 but most dealers discount it. They also make an 80 lb version.
I used this bracket 4 years ago to mount my Yahama 9.9 4-stroke. In my opinion it is the perfect solution for mounting a heavy outboard on the transom of the C-25.
The Bombardier Johnson/Evinrude telephone number is (517) 355-6495 for more information. A customer service rep said they were currently on back-order because they are so popular.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 06/18/2002 : 16:50:55

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

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Daniel
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Response Posted - 06/18/2002 : 22:16:48

I and some others have this (OMC) bracket and it is indeed very sturdy and easy to raise/lower. I have my 1997 Honda 15 XLS (118 lb) on it. Has a gas piston assist. Someone on this list did a good comparison of several of the brackets and this came out tops for the 4-strokes, so I got it. As I mounted it, the motor can tilt up entirely but needs to be rotated to clear the stern rail. I could probably adjust the bracket (there are two adjustment points) to make this a little easier, but haven't done it yet.

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Response Posted - 06/18/2002 : 23:13:51

I also have the OMC bracket and think it's great. The previous owner mounted it with wooden wedges between the bracket and transom to set it off about 2 inches, so the Yamaha 9.9 is free and clear in all positions, including tilt.

You can lift and lower the engine with one hand, easily. I highly recommend it.

Cheers,

-Chris on "SPIRIT" C25 SR WK #5644

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Response Posted - 06/19/2002 : 11:50:33

The OMC bracket with the wedges (Chris's set-up) is wonderfully easy to handle with the heavy four strokes. The wedges allow clearance at the stern rail. Now I can sail alone if I want to thanks to Chris's advice to add the wedges. Thank you, Chris!

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