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Deborah
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Initially Posted - 05/30/2004 : 15:42:45

Does anyone know where to get, or if you can get, an outboard engine bracket spring. There are two and one of ours has broken.We have a 1982 Catalina 25, swing keel. Any info really appreciated.

1985 Catalina 25 Fin Keel #5160
"Mottley Crew"
Spring Grove, IL

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dlucier
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Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
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Response Posted - 05/30/2004 : 17:10:43

Hi Deborah, welcome to the forum!

Do you have the Garhauer motor mount?

If so, contact [url="http://garhauermarine.com/index.cfm"]Garhauer Marine Hardware[/url] for assistance.

Good luck.

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Bruce Ebling
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Response Posted - 05/30/2004 : 17:11:25

Deborah: I had a bracket with a broken spring as well. I thought I could replace the spring untill I saw that they are welded in place (Gerhauer type). I contacted the factory and they ended up selling me a new one at their cost. I thought that was a reasonable comprimise since my unit was almost 20 years old.
Bruce Ebling
1989 WK
"Selah"

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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/30/2004 : 20:36:43

Deborah,
While you're contemplating a new motor bracket you might also consider a bracket that would accomodate a new motor in the future, e.g., a 4-stroke, if not currently. Garhauer has a very good reputation for quality.

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PZell
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 11:08:58

See the tech tips for a couple of ideas on booster springs for
the motor mount. If you can get replacement ss springs from the
builder at a reasonable price - go for it, but I found that the
springs are expensive. I use a couple of springs from the hardware
store that cost less than 2 bux a piece, coat them with linseed oil
and just replace them when they begin to look shoddy.

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Deborah
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 15:38:26

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 Hi Deborah, welcome to the forum!

Do you have the Garhauer motor mount?

If so, contact [url="http://garhauermarine.com/index.cfm"]Garhauer Marine Hardware[/url] for assistance.

Good luck.
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Deborah
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 15:40:55

Thank you for the info and picture and we address. Terrific!!!!!I will check it out! Debbie
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 Hi Deborah, welcome to the forum!

Do you have the Garhauer motor mount?

If so, contact [url="http://garhauermarine.com/index.cfm"]Garhauer Marine Hardware[/url] for assistance.

Good luck.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 17:00:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Deborah
 Thank you for the info and picture and web address. Terrific!!!!!I will check it out! Debbie
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You are quite welcome, Debbie...Let us know how everything turns out.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/31/2004 : 22:09:23

Debbie, what is you sail number? I also have an 82.

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Deborah
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Response Posted - 06/22/2004 : 23:36:36

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 Debbie, what is you sail number? I also have an 82.
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Deborah
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Response Posted - 06/22/2004 : 23:40:56

[quote]Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 Debbie, what is you sail number? I also have an 82.

Sorry for the delay in answering. Our sail # is 2770. Whats yours?
We sail in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/23/2004 : 00:47:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Deborah
 [quote]Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 Debbie, what is you sail number? I also have an 82.

Sorry for the delay in answering. Our sail # is 2770. Whats yours?
We sail in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.
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2790

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