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Paul Mailer
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Initially Posted - 05/05/2008 :  11:38:53  Show Profile
My boat came equipped with a 3 spring motor mount from Catalina Direct. Motor is a Honda 8 (4stroke) weighing approx 90 lbs. In my first year with the boat last year I was unable to get the motor down to the lowest position. This is OK in calm weather, but is a real constraint to motoring in choppy water. Thinking the problem was caused by some bending in one of the side adjuster arms, I replaced the two arms this winter (which was not easy) with a new pair from CD. Having just hit the water again this year I discover that this has not solved the problem. My question is this: has anyone encountered similar problems with this product?. I am thinking of replacing the whole unit with a new one from CD (since I know it will fit the existing holes and mounting bracket) but am somewhat concerned I may encounter the same problem again.
Runaway 1981 C-25 TR/FK #2455
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  13:42:03  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
You will probably swamp in the lowest position, I do not use it. As many say, if you are having problems with your outboard in choppy water... put your sails back up.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  13:43:27  Show Profile
Hard to say from your description if you're encountering a binding problem or a too much spring problem. If its too much spring that's preventing the mount from going down the last inch or so, you might try disengaging one of the springs to see if this allows the mount to go lower. This may, of course, make lifting a bit more difficult.

I use the bottom position exclusively.
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Paul Mailer
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  13:53:15  Show Profile
It is more a binding problem - I can get it down with a good push, but the channel in the adjuster arm binds the pin that slides up and down in the groove, and the arms will not lock in the lowest position.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  14:28:34  Show Profile
Ours was easier to use after the first year.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  14:38:04  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Does it just need a dab of lubricant?
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  14:55:49  Show Profile
If I remember correctly, when I reassembled my mount after the rebuild, I left enough play in all the bolts to allow it to move freely. Hard to remember, but I think I also put in different washers on the bolt that gets hooked in the channel.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  16:11:50  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by dlucier</i>
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I use the bottom position exclusively.
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Really. Hmmm. I'll try it again. Maybe I had trouble with my modified Garelick. I do think it is often better to sail to protected waters.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  16:31:11  Show Profile
Frank, anyone negotiating inlets on a Great Lake or an ocean frequently deals with nasty standing waves from reflected wakes and swells, plus strong currents (in ocean inlets)--sailing through is often not an option.
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