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Bristle
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Initially Posted - 10/02/2001 : 10:36:47

Hi all...

Does anyone with a 2000-2002 Honda XLS have any problems with the tiller handle clearing the stern rail (pushpit) with the bracket lifted and the motor tilted enough to get it completely out of the water? What bracket are you using, and did

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jm
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Response Posted - 10/02/2001 : 15:31:20

I have a 2000 Honda 8 with the XL shaft. I think I'm using the standard mounting rack, but I did reinforce with 3" washers on the
inside - I also tie it off through the carrying handle to the stern rail when lifted up. Now, back to your question - to k

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eric
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Response Posted - 10/03/2001 : 13:15:23

DAVE and JIM!!!!!
are you guys using the stock OB bracket??? im buying the same engine and it seems like a waste to throw the good stock bracket away....if i reinforce the rear with 2 1/4 inch steel plates....should i be ok????? does your transom flex mu

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/04/2001 : 20:54:56

Eric: My DPO replaced the factory bracket with a Garelick stainless unit that is marginal for my 82 lb. non-high-thrust Honda 8, so will be too flimsy for a 108 lb high thrust model. I've looked at the original Catalina brackets (have no idea who made t

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jm
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Response Posted - 10/05/2001 : 15:48:41

Yup - I've got a 2000 Honda 8HP 4 stroke XLS (25") (not sure what the actual weight is - don't have my brochure handy) installed on the standard issue 1982 Catalina engine bracket - we motored all the way up the Hudson River and then the Erie canal from N

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Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/05/2001 : 19:26:21

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what is the concern with the old/older brackets? that the mechanical strength of the bracket will collapse or fold under the weight of the e

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captck
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Response Posted - 10/27/2001 : 15:28:21

I have a 1988 wing C 25 Sail #5783. I have been using a 1997 Honda 9.9 Long Shaft on the "standard bracket" . I installed a small block and tackle arangement to lift the motor and tie this off to the stern rail when lifted. I have noticed some "flex" in

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