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Another solution for Garlick motor bracket travel

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Gloss
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Initially Posted - 03/20/2005 : 18:01:33

Hi there,
As most of you know, there have been many discussions about outboard motor brackets, and their travel. For those of us with heavy 4 stroke motors, the Garelick 71091 bracket was the solution (this was before the new Garhauer/catalina direct upgraded heavy springed bracket was introduced) for our heavy motors. It is a very stout bracket. The problem was it didn't go down far enough. You may recall that our resident expert, Frank Hopper, modified his by adding a new notch to the bracket adjusting mechanism. Very cool solution.
I took a different approach. I had to remove the lock down bolt/knob mechanism as the aluminum knob, stainless bolt combo seized up. Beware if you have this mechanism, and put some never seize on it. I complained to the factory, and they sent me, free of charge, a new bolt with rubber knobs which have a stainless insert in it. Very nice of them.
So when I removed the bolt/knob I lowered the motor down some, which is hard to do as the springs are so strong, even with the Honda on it. I used a Northwest river supply cam strap looped around the back of the trailer, and around the motor to hold it down. I then marked new bolt holes, drilled them out with a 3/8" bit, installed new bolts & knobs, and also used never seize compound.
I got about 2 1/2" more travel down. It had to be easier than removing the bracket and cutting new notches. All of this was done with the bracket on the trailer.
One of these days I'll learn how to use my digital camera and how to post pics and send some. I also use a Garhauer lifting davit, which is well worth the bucks. I can lift the motor off and mount it on a modified hand truck with a 2 x 12 bolted to it to move it around. I also used starboard backer both inside and outside the transom, also used 6 - 3/8" bolts to attach the bracket, instead of the factory 5/16" bolts. I also use a Marinco trolling motor plug to easily hook up the electric start motor, I just keep it well greased with di-electric grease.

Frank Gloss
Formerly 89WK/TR
85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene"

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/20/2005 : 18:34:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gloss
 Hi there,
As most of you know, there have been many discussions about outboard motor brackets, and their travel. For those of us with heavy 4 stroke motors, the Garelick 71091 bracket was the solution (this was before the new Garhauer/catalina direct upgraded heavy springed bracket was introduced) for our heavy motors. It is a very stout bracket. The problem was it didn't go down far enough. You may recall that our resident expert, Frank Hopper, modified his by adding a new notch to the bracket adjusting mechanism. Very cool solution.
I took a different approach. I had to remove the lock down bolt/knob mechanism as the aluminum knob, stainless bolt combo seized up. Beware if you have this mechanism, and put some never seize on it. I complained to the factory, and they sent me, free of charge, a new bolt with rubber knobs which have a stainless insert in it. Very nice of them.
So when I removed the bolt/knob I lowered the motor down some, which is hard to do as the springs are so strong, even with the Honda on it. I used a Northwest river supply cam strap looped around the back of the trailer, and around the motor to hold it down. I then marked new bolt holes, drilled them out with a 3/8" bit, installed new bolts & knobs, and also used never seize compound.
I got about 2 1/2" more travel down. It had to be easier than removing the bracket and cutting new notches. All of this was done with the bracket on the trailer.
One of these days I'll learn how to use my digital camera and how to post pics and send some. I also use a Garhauer lifting davit, which is well worth the bucks. I can lift the motor off and mount it on a modified hand truck with a 2 x 12 bolted to it to move it around. I also used starboard backer both inside and outside the transom, also used 6 - 3/8" bolts to attach the bracket, instead of the factory 5/16" bolts. I also use a Marinco trolling motor plug to easily hook up the electric start motor, I just keep it well greased with di-electric grease.
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One of the characteristics of my projects is they reflect a "git'r done" attitude. I really like it when what I do generates a "next generation" fix. Great job Frank. Pictures would be nice.

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 03/20/2005 : 19:28:06

Hey Frank
One of the things I noticed on your website is that the handle of the adjustment mechanism was tight against the bracket. By drilling a new hole I was able to bring the handle away from the bracket.
I'm trying to find the instruction book for my camera now, and may get around to reading it. Of course then I have to figure out how to hook it up to the computer too. I rather work on boats than computers anyday.

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tmhansen
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 : 01:00:55

Frank, your idea intrigues me. I too had the adjustment knobs sieze up on me early on. Nothing like missing about an hour of prime sailing time because you can't drop your motor. At least I found out before we were on the ramp. I ended up buying a second set of channel locks, one for each knob. Have not had to use them both for that purpose since, as I treated the threads as you suggest. Drilling a couple of holes sounds more along my line than machining out the bars on each side. Please perservere and post a photo of your modification.

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 03/21/2005 : 22:17:02

Frank if you can take a snap shot and snail mail it I would be happy to post it for you.
I am especially wanting to see this mod as I was about to applu Frank Hoppers mod. But I am going to re-look at this.

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