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BSYonGenesis
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Initially Posted - 07/21/2002 : 10:36:45

I've researched the archives on motor mounts and saw where several folks have installed the Fulton 1810 for their 9.9hp/4 stroke. Looking at the specs. on the 1810 it states "not for 4 stroke". I would like your input on using the 1810 for a 4 stroke, has it worked?

What bracket does Catalina Direct sell? I went on their web page and could not find one.

Lastly, any other suggestions on a bracket that has around 11" of travel, up and down, that my boat captain (wife) could operated fairly easily?

I plan to purchase a Honda or Yamaha(sp) 9.9 xls.

Thanks in advance.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/21/2002 : 12:14:24

I talked directly with Fulton about the 1810. It is a slightly modified 1820 (pictured in the West catalog) that they assured me was suitable for high-thrust 4-strokes. Labels to the contrary are out of date--they hadn't certified it when they first brought it out.

The issue with the 1810 is that it must be blocked away from the transom at least 3" because, in the full-up position, the handle is slghtly forward of the plane of the mounting plates (or the transom, if you mount it directly). On our tall transoms, it runs just about into the rubrail. Fulton sold 5" cast aluminum extension channels, which I bought, but I heard from another participant here that they no longer sell them--I don't know why. I've been lowering our 1810 only to the 2nd-to-the-bottom position, where the motor is plenty deep and the bracket is easier to raise. From the top position to the second from the bottom, it probably travels about 11".

There has also been recent news that OMC's gas-assist bracket can still be obtained through an OMC dealer. When I tried that last year, the dealer had no idea what I was talking about and could find nothing in the catalog. But I've seen one on a boat, and it looks like a very good unit (and is the most expensive). I'd be a little suspicious about the long-term reliability of the gas cylinder, but others can speak to that. I do not know the vertical travel.

Catalina Direct sells an updated version of the Garhauer tubular stainless bracket, with a steel-backed Sarboard mounting board. They say it's fine for 9.9 4-strokes, and it has a lot of travel (something like 17").

If you like the Honda (which has a longer shaft, stronger alternator, and an accessible pull starter), I'll suggest the 8, which is the same engine as the 9.9 with a throttle limiter (for RPMs you'll never, ever use). It has plenty of power for our boats--all you give up is a little of the thinness of your wallet after the purchase.

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

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Sam Nelson
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Response Posted - 07/21/2002 : 12:50:08

Just a quick note.
I recently put a 1810 on my C25. I used the 5" extension brackets... got it all from West Marine. I put some starboard on both sides of the transom and am well pleased with the way it turned out. The motor is a 9.9 2-stroke Tohatsu... my old back was having a lot of problems lifting a 4 stroke.

Sam Nelson
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Tim~OR-IDA
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Response Posted - 07/22/2002 : 00:53:06

I recently installed the one from Catalina Direct. It has great travel and puts the motor out away from the transom so I can tilt it easily.

Problem: The springs are not strong enough for my Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke. I really have to pull to get it up. Fortunately my Yamaha tilts enough to get it out of the water without having to lift it.

Tim on "Surprise"

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Response Posted - 07/22/2002 : 15:39:12

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Problem: The springs are not strong enough for my Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke. I really have to pull to get it up.
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Tim: For those who might want to raise it, can Cat Direct (or Garhauer) send you more or heavier springs? Some people have also rigged a multi-part tackle from the stern rail to yank it up.

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

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