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jerlim
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Initially Posted - 12/03/2008 : 12:38:44

<font face="Arial">Does anyone know of an OB motor mount that has more assistance that the typical springs? The Admiral has a tough time muscling the OB and we've been thinking about some mechanical help. Thanks!</font id="Arial">

Jerry

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Rich P
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Response Posted - 12/03/2008 : 12:57:10

There is supposedly a 4 spring bracket from CD I think.

Rich- In Mattituck

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/03/2008 : 13:31:52

More than what "typical springs"? What bracket do you have, with what outboard (~weight)? I believe CD offers the Garhauer (tubular stainless) with three or four springs--you choose based on the weight of your outboard. (If you have too much assistance, you might need to step on the outboard to get it down.)

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 12/03/2008 : 13:44:01

We used a [url="http://www.garelick.com/product.php?pnumber=71091"]Garelick engine mount[/url] for our new Tohatsu 9.8. Rita can quite easily raise & lower the engine and she's quite petite. I wrote up a post on it some time back that you can search for if you want to read about the install process.

They have different brackets for various weights of 2 & 4 stroke engines. As long as you choose the right bracket, raising & lowering your outboard should be pretty easy.

I know on my San Juan 21, the bracket was too strong, and you basically had to step on the cowling to get it to go down, but it would pop up like a jack in the box when you released it.

Edited by - delliottg on 12/03/2008 13:46:59

glen
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Response Posted - 12/03/2008 : 15:00:58

I use a block and line system that resembles a small vang. It runs from the handle on the OB bracket to the rear stanchion above the motor. This not only assists in lifting the OB, but can be used to adjust its position when I am healed over hard --- Glen

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 12/03/2008 : 15:19:36

We've got a now 2 yr old, 3 spring Garhauer model, from CD. The OB is alleged to be 84#, and the 3 spring unit is rated to 90#, so we thought it would be OK. I'm thinking about looking into adding a spring...in the Spring!

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 12/03/2008 : 17:16:35

I have the 4 spring Garhauer bracket. It is made for heavier outboards like the Honda 9.9hp (~105 lbs). Even so, when I first installed the bracket, I could not get it down to the lower setting. I even stood on the outboard ! Well...at least the bracket was on securely ! I figured the springs needed to relax a bit, so I left the bracket for a week or so in as low a position as I could get it. After a week, I then could lower it into the low position with no issues. To release, I have to put light foot pressure on the handle and then the motor pops up about 5-6" before I raise it the rest of the way by hand.

I am puzzled that your 3 spring model does not seem to be sized correctly. I am wondering as to just how variable a 3 spring bracket is compared to another by the same mfr. I would have thought they would not vary by that much. Based on my own experiences and the Catalina Direct sizing chart/guidance, I would not be able to recommend getting the 4 spring bracket for an 84 lb outboard. Maybe you should weigh that outboard and make sure of it's weight before making any decisions. Some outboards such as Mercury, make or made a heavier outboard called the "Big Foot" and then they had a lighter one of same horsepower that I believe was made by Tohatsu under the Mercury label. These outboards differed in weight by approximately 20 lbs which would be the difference between a Garhauer 3 spring and a 4 spring model.

Otherwise, maybe you should go with an electric-tilt outboard and then there is no question as to the ease of raising or lowering it.

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joemireur
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Response Posted - 12/04/2008 : 21:29:12

Jerry, Take a look at this Tech Tip: http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/tech/tech25/cokie.asp from this very same, most helpful site.

Joe

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glivs
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Response Posted - 12/05/2008 : 14:40:43

Here's a low tech but very effective option:
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true& TOPIC_ID=11987& SearchTerms=bracket,lift. Unfortunately the pics are much smaller than in the original posting...someone here hopefully can note how to enlarge them.

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