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AADIVER
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Initially Posted - 12/15/2006 :  11:07:38  Show Profile  Visit AADIVER's Homepage
If you're looking for a motor mount bracket, check out the Swap Meet site. This bracket allows you to swivel your ob and not be cramped on the transom; ideal for a 250. Only minor negative, it extends the throttle and controls further aft.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 12/15/2006 :  14:05:49  Show Profile
Looks like a handy device but I'd be concerned about extending the 100+lb outboard any further aft. Isn't that a potential problem that will negatively impact the handling characteristics of the boat?
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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 12/15/2006 :  17:28:26  Show Profile
I love mine. It is a Catalina Yachts option. So far the only handling problems with my boat are skipper induced... :-)
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moserd
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Response Posted - 12/15/2006 :  22:15:13  Show Profile
I also have the Catalina optional motor bracket. It certanly makes it easy to swing the outboard both directions. I suppose it does shift more weight aft which seems to be a bit of a problem but no problems with outboard hitting the rudder.

Don
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 12/16/2006 :  04:02:55  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
We use a soft link all the time. Moving the motor aft like that.. does it restrict the turning of the motor by a soft link?

The mount in the picture looks a bit skinny, are there any issues with motor wobble?

Paul
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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 12/16/2006 :  15:21:03  Show Profile
No issues with wobble. It is much stronger than it looks. I have trailered my boat from Portland to Seattle and back with the motor mounted on this mount, as well as motored directly into 3' short period swells. No wobble.

Kevin
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