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falco_esq
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Response Posted - 04/08/2004 : 19:18:29

The ONE I got.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/08/2004 : 20:34:54

Jason,

My boat has this Garhauer mount (minus one spring)

With this Garelick Motor Mount Pad

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falco_esq
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Response Posted - 04/08/2004 : 21:44:27

So what if the holes don't match up? Can I drill holes in the metal backing to fit to the pad?

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/08/2004 : 21:49:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by falco_esq
 So what if the holes don't match up? Can I drill holes in the metal backing to fit to the pad?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Maybe...When I go to the boat tomorrow morning, I'll check to see if my motor mount has new holes for this particular mount pad.

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rclift
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Response Posted - 04/09/2004 : 01:18:39

JMR

The older motor mounts were similar design to the one pictured but not made from the tubular stainless and not as "stout" as the newer models. Still, I have a 85lb honda 8hp onit and it works fine. I bought the starboard mount and stainless backing plate from Catalina Direct and found them to be an excellent replacement but not inexpensive. It was relatively easy to mount the backing plate and figure out where to drill. As is shown in the picture you will want to countersink the 1/4 inch holes so the heads of the mounting bolts are below the surface. While you are at it you may want to replace worn nylon washers and generally tighen the mechanism so there is less play.

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falco_esq
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Response Posted - 04/17/2004 : 11:49:37

Hey all,

Well, I final figured out that my motor mount is a Garelick 71044. After all that, it was all pretty simple. I just got the part number and they sent it out. Of course though, I got screwed by UPS yesterday, so what was supposed to be 2 days to reeceive it, I won't get it until Monday!! So another weekend of not having her in the water. Oh well. By the way, what do you guys mean when you say SPLASH?

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oldsalt
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Response Posted - 04/17/2004 : 12:03:32

To "SPLASH" is to launch.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/17/2004 : 22:48:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by falco_esq
 So what if the holes don't match up? Can I drill holes in the metal backing to fit to the pad?
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How 'bout the other way around... Starboard is a lot easier to drill (sorta like soap) than stainless.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 04/17/2004 : 22:54:16

I launched and my new garlick is perfect. Recall that I drilled a new notch to get it lower.

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Cosmic Muffin
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Response Posted - 04/18/2004 : 21:05:34

Jason,
Where in Indy are you going to be sailing at? I have a '81 TR/SK at Eagle Creek. I dock at Rick's.

Mike
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falco_esq
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Response Posted - 04/19/2004 : 15:55:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Cosmic Muffin
 Jason,
Where in Indy are you going to be sailing at? I have a '81 TR/SK at Eagle Creek. I dock at Rick's.

Mike
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Not sailing in Indy. The name of my boat is Indianapolis. I sail in Chicago on Lake Michigan.

Good to know what splash means. It didn't really sound like a good thing. We are going to be "splashing this weekend, I hope!!"

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falco_esq
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Response Posted - 05/11/2004 : 09:59:35

WHEW! I finally got my motor mount problem solved. Garelick sent me the motor mount for the 71044. When I receieved it, I sent it back as it was the wrong one. Then they sent me a replacement. It was again the wrong one. Then they realized that the design had changed slightly for the bracket. They basically apologized for the error, and sent me an entire new bracket and mount at a HEAVILY discounted price.

For anyone who has an old 71044 and needs to replace the mounting pad, this is my advice. Just buy the mounting pad for the new 71044. You can easily drill 2 holes in the mounting bracket to adjust for the new location of two of the holes on the pad. It is so easy, I wish I would have thought of it before.

Something that seems so simple always gets complicated. I am a new owner of a Catalina 25, and have many questions. I began today by trying to replace my motor mount. This is essentially my dilema.

What do you all mean by travel? I have a 1983 Catalina 25. The motor mount was made of two thick pieces of wood that are glued and bolted together to double the thickness. This piece is shot, so I removed it today. Two mysterious springs appeared. The boat store had a plastic one for sale for about $45.00, but it was just too small. I need a motor mount that can support a 9.9HP Yamaha. The store said they cound order one for me, but they would have to know the brand name on the bracket that lifts the motor up and down. Of, course, I could not find a brand name on it anywhere. Do you know where I can get this part and how much it will be? $200.00 seems like aot of money.
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Sidewinder
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Response Posted - 05/16/2004 : 00:55:01

Jason et al
I have the same mount on my 84 sk. It has one spring on the bottom.The substanial muscle power necessary to lift a 70 Lbs, 2 stroke indicated to me that my 100 LBS. 4 stroke would be impossible. I went to a 70LBS.electric that raises most of the way by pushing a buttom (but that's another story). I can now get the motor deep enough by lowering to the first notch. I'm interested in repairing my after being smashed by an errant house boat last winter, the top tube frame has a slight twist in it that makes inoperable. So I'll chekout the two G's for parts. As for boards mine has always had plywood motor boards that are good for a few seasons. I agree with others that plastic is a better way to go.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/16/2004 : 01:05:04

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Sidewinder
 ...I have the same mount on my 84 sk. It has one spring on the bottom...I'm interested in repairing my after being smashed by an errant house boat last winter, the top tube frame has a slight twist in it that makes inoperable. So I'll chekout the two G's for parts. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

John,

If you have the tubular motor mount, it is a Garhauer and you can probably get a replacement piece for it.

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

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