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Nautiduck
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Initially Posted - 05/01/2007 : 19:37:17

OK, the outboard bracket has arrived. It was marked “fragile” which could not be further from the truth! There were, of course, no directions at all. So would someone please post photos showing exactly how the bracket is mounted? Photos from both the inside and outside of the transom would be great. Here is a photo that we are assuming is right-side-up.

I would like to do the job this weekend so your help is much appreciated!

Here is a photo of the Nauti Duck sitting pretty in her slip.

Thanks!

We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 05/01/2007 19:46:10

Jarrett Anderson
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Response Posted - 05/02/2007 : 10:17:22

That is the same bracket I have. It will be a week before I see Victory2, if no one else has posted I will get you then. Nauti Duck looks brand new, not bad for a 7yo.

Jarrett _/)

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/02/2007 : 11:37:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Nautiduck
 ...Here is a photo that we are assuming is right-side-up...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I don't think so... When mounted, the top of the plastic board should tip away from the transom a little so you can adjust the trim on the outboard to vertical.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 05/02/2007 17:43:57

Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/02/2007 : 11:42:10

I found a few photos in the archives. Based on them I am thinking that my photo is, in fact, the bracket upside down - like Dave just noted! More photos would be great. Also, would you advise using 5200 or some other adhesive along the whole bracket or simply rely on the four bolts?

For the install I plan to moor alongside the hoist the the Santana 20's use to lift their boats in and out for races. I will put some staps on the Honda and lift it out and over to the dock. The install the bracket and bring the outboard back and lower it onto the bracket. Hope to use no muscle power at all. I'll take photos.

Jarrett, thank you for the compliment. I like the look of the 250, espcially after adding ballast up front to ger her on her lines.

Edited by - Nautiduck on 05/02/2007 11:43:14

Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/02/2007 : 17:49:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Nautiduck
 ...Also, would you advise using 5200 or some other adhesive along the whole bracket or simply rely on the four bolts?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Caulk, even 5200, will not help hold that against the transom. The only purpose for caulk (4200 or Lifecaulk would be better choices) is to keep water from finding its way in around the bolts. I suppose it just might dampen out some vibration, too, but don't count on that. I'd put a bead around each bolt hole and around the perimeter of the plates that contact the hull. As discussed elsewhere, hand-tighten just enough to squeeze a little caulk out, let it cure, and then crank her down.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 05/02/2007 17:50:45

CaptRon400
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Response Posted - 05/03/2007 : 06:54:54

Can't tell what's in the parts bag in the picture, but I'd put a backing plate or LARGE washers on the inside of the transom to spread the load around. There will be vibration so use locking nuts and/or locktite to keep it together. And, as Dave said, use caulk to seal the holes.