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bm1981
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Initially Posted - 05/05/2011 :  12:09:41  Show Profile
Hey all,

Still lurking till I step up but figure some of you trailer guys may be able to use this setup.

http://daysailer.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3642

My outboard uses C clamps to hang off the transom which I don't trust so I made a motor mount on the trailer tongue. I figure most of the 9.9's are bolted but some of you may be using a little kicker.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/05/2011 :  12:44:06  Show Profile
Interesting concept. Should work fine for 2.5 and 3.5 kickers, but I'm not too sure I would use that design for anything bigger. I know of a few C22 owners that had an outboard mount welded to one side of the V portion at the front of their trailer. The mount holds their motor facing forward tilted at an angle somewhat parallel to the bow curve. works well for them. I don't know if it was a factory option by the trailer mfgr.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/05/2011 :  12:51:55  Show Profile
Interesting, Bob. I'm not sure it will hold 100# ++ motors, though?????? Most of the motors here are around 9.9 HP and weig between 95 -125 pounds. With that much weight, probably safer on the transom.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 05/05/2011 :  13:11:48  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
For the dink that seems like a pretty good solution!

I have a mount attached to the truck bed storage box. But it's downside is that I cannot open the lid when the motor is mounted there.

Will look at the trailer and see how that could work for us.

Paul
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/05/2011 :  13:46:31  Show Profile
Here's a similar set-up, anchored to the winch stand:
http://faculty.augie.edu/~swart/CP-16/motor%20stand.html
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bm1981
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Response Posted - 05/05/2011 :  20:30:26  Show Profile
I didn't even think about the weight of a 9.9. my 3.5 is about 35 lbs full. for me it works, like I said for the small motors it works.
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