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Gloss
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Initially Posted - 04/20/2003 :  20:20:47  Show Profile
Today I have finally mounted the new Garlick # 71901 motor mount on my 89wk. I also hung my 2003 Honda 8hp extra long shaft on it. It appears to be just what I needed. As far as balance, you have to push it down the last few inches to get it all the way down. But when you have to lift it, it comes right up with no problem. I had to drill all new holes, except one. As you look at the transom from the rear I used the same upper right hand hole, but had to drill all new holes. I epoxied all the old holes from the old Garhauer bracket. The bracket comes with 5/16" carriage bolts but I used 3/8" x 4" carriage bolts instead. Had to file out the holes to get them to fit. I put a layer of 1/2" starboard on the exterior, and also the interior of the boat. The bracket has long arms to keep the motor away from the transom.
I also installed a Garhauer lifting davit on the transom. This helped a lot to install the bracket, and also to put the motor on and off of the bracket. All of this work I did by myself.
As I plan to trailer sail, in addition to using a slip, this lifting davit will come in handy.
As far as vertical travel goes, I'll have to wait and see how it works in the water. But based on the stains from the muddy water on the boat it appears that the intake will be about 6 or 8 inches below the waterline. when the bracket is all the way up some of the prop will be in the water. I can always tilt the motor though.

I'll keep you posted.

Frank Gloss
89WK/TR
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/20/2003 :  20:48:18  Show Profile
Great news! We may have an anwser to the perennial question! (Can we assume you meant the 71091?)

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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RoofRoof
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Response Posted - 04/20/2003 :  23:41:22  Show Profile
So, you don't plan to cut one of the springs to make it easier to get all the way down? Maybe it is still a work in progress, since you haven't put it in the water...
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 04/21/2003 :  08:52:35  Show Profile
No, I don't plan to cut one of the springs. It looks like the springs are the same size as on the smaller Garelick bracket. The larger one has longer arms so it is balanced better. I only have to push down to get to the last "detent" in the bracket. Then it raises very nicely. If I cut the spring I think I then will have to pull up on the motor, then I'll be back with the Garhauer problem.
Of course I haven't water tested it yet. Probably will be in about 2 weeks. I still have unfinished projects, and have to get my 22 to a broker next week.

Frank Gloss
89WK/TR
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timpky
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Response Posted - 06/20/2003 :  16:29:48  Show Profile
Frank,
I am considering replacing my aux. with an 8 HP Honda as you have just done. After reading all the discussions that I could find on this forum, it seems you had a most satisfactory solution for the engine mount considering the much heavier motor. Have you had the boat in the water yet and if so how satisfied are you with the Garlick motor mount ? Any advice.

Thanks,
Tim

Tim Peoples
Sarasota, FL
Catalina 25 SK Hull #875
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OJ
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Response Posted - 06/20/2003 :  16:40:54  Show Profile
Frank,
I'm sure many of us would appreciate a picture of this arrangement.

Just a thought - if this were my boat I'd consider leaving the bracket in the raised position (when not in use) to relieve tension on the springs . . . they would retain their strength longer.
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