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sailgal
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Initially Posted - 07/26/2004 :  15:58:13  Show Profile
Wondering if anyone has tip for rail mount brackets. Ever see one on a 250? Space on the stern is limited, but thinking maybe off rear of port perch seat. Thinking about it, it holds a large mass of human weight, an outboard under 40 lbs should be no biggy....right? Any thoughts on subject? How do you folks get the outboard off the dinghy and onto the bracket? Think a 3.5 (27 managable lbs) is too small for a 8 foot inflatable? Thanks
Suzie, Tropical Sleigh

WB #619 Sarasota FL.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 07/26/2004 :  17:32:28  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I don't know about a 250 but I use a West Marine OB rail mount on my C25 and it works just fine.

You can see the mount (sans OB) in the upper left



I also have the Mercury 3.5 HP 28 lb motor and it works great on my little inflatable. Don't expect it to plane the dinghy and it does not have reverse (forward and neutral).



To reverse you simply spin the motor all the way around.
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 07/27/2004 :  01:28:16  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
I have a two HP Honda mounted on my stern rail. The mount are easy to make and can be of wood or metal.
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 07/27/2004 :  21:48:02  Show Profile
Suzie, IMHO the rear of the seats are to rounded to attach a flat motor mount, but the sides have straight sections that should give ample room. I don't think there would be a weight problem for the pulpit @ 60 lbs.
I intend to mount mine on the port side after I get a dink. I have the motor, but nothing to put it on at present.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/28/2004 :  21:37:51  Show Profile
One placement issue is that you need an intersection of a horizontal rail and a vertical stanchion. On the rounded perches, a couple of wedges might to the trick.
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Alan Therrien
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Response Posted - 08/02/2004 :  11:11:01  Show Profile
Suzie,

I have a C250K with an outboard bracket mounted on the port stern seat rail. I tried the white one sold by WM and BoatUS. It would not fit, due to the curved formation of the stern seat rail. Mounting it on the upper rail alone would not provide any vertical stability, and allow the motor to swing on the rail.

I ended up making one out of 2" x 6" oak, and sealing it with several coats of spar varnish. I made a lower lip that fits up tight behind the lower seat railing, and keeps the bracket vertically stable. It has worked well for two seasons now. It has not interfered with the use of the stern seat.

I use a 2.5 hp Tohatsu to power my 8' Walker Bay dinghy. I can lift the outboard onto the bracket with one hand. It only weighs about 25 lbs.

Let me know if you need further details.

Alan Therrien
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sailgal
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Response Posted - 08/02/2004 :  22:59:15  Show Profile
Alan great info, appreciate you sharing your research, any photos? Slows sight, but worth a thousand words Makes paying the broadband bill less painfull
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Alan Therrien
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Response Posted - 08/03/2004 :  14:12:13  Show Profile
Suzie,

I don't currently have a photo, but I'll try to get one and email to you in a day or so.

Alan Therrien
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sailgal
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Response Posted - 08/03/2004 :  17:50:26  Show Profile
Thanks Alan
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 08/06/2004 :  21:20:27  Show Profile
Alan, I'd like to see it too. Maybe others would also. If you'll e-mail me, I'll be glad to post it or provide a link.
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