Kicker Motor Bracket

Gene&Mary · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:41 pm Post subject: Kicker Motor Bracket

I have the C-Dory 22', Suzuki 90, Bennett Trim Tabs and the swim step on the starboard side. Talking with the factory I was told my Evenrude 2 stroke, 15hp kicker motor probably wouldn't fit between the 90 hp and the port trim tab without an outboard motor bracket. They recommended the Garelick #71091. They said it would be stout enough if I ever went to a 4 stroke. The factory also said to be sure to mount the top edge of the motor brackets (where it bolts onto the transom) 1/2" below the top of the transom.

Any other ideas about bracket manufacturer?
Any good websites to visit for prices? Twin Bridges is $394.
Any suggestions about things to watch out for in mounting the bracket?

gljjr · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject:

Do a search on here for the drawing Tyboo made up. You could have it made at a local machine shop and know that it would handle any motor you would be likely to put on it.

BTW: Nice drawing Mike!

dogon dory · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:

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gljjr · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:11 am Post subject:

I did a search this morning and found the post that I had seen.

http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=831&highlight=

Scroll down a ways... Smile

Sea Wolf · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 11:58 am Post subject:

Mike's great drawing and a photo of the completed project are very frequently referred to, and are also found as the first two Photo images under Ourboards and Systems Forum in the Library.

Right Here.

And some of us with time to remember detail should be able to conjure it up when needed.

Joe.

SeaSpray · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:55 pm Post subject:

Hi Guys,

I have been studying Mike's drawing for the mount. This is a compact bracket and when mounted the motor will only be about 5in from the transom. The mounting area looks to be 5in by 5in. Am I reading this correctly?

I think to mount a motor you will need a mounting board that would be just large enough for your motor. Should the mounting board be attached on the inside or outside of the bracket - (may not make a difference)?

I am also thinking that you only need 5/16 or 3/6 bolts to mount it.

I found 316 stainless sheet on MacMaster-Carr. You can get a 12 by 24in piece for about $50. I think I could cut the pattern with a hand saw and clean up the edges with a grinder. Just need to find a place that can bend it.

Steve

Rock-C · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:33 pm Post subject:

Steve
I have one of TyBoo's motor mounts on our boat. I printed the drawings and took them down to a local fab shop. For less than $50. they cut and bent to shape. The 5x5 plate was too narrow for the motor brackets, so I mounted a wood board that extends above the bracket. If it was wider, it would have worked out better. I would use the pattern as a starting point and modify to fit your needs. Good luck.