[Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat

[anima]

Wally,
I have a 6hp Mercury and I locked the two clamps together.
I realize it is only a deterrent, but this is the first year I have
bothered because our security was fine. I am just off the
ramp (public).
this year, the town of Grand Rivers has received its funding for
a walkway onto our marina and out the jetty which they have
built up in order to enable boats such as the Mississippi Queen
to dock.
thus, very unusual non-sailor looking folks now.
That got me goin'!
Anne



----- Original Message -----
From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat


> Jay,
>
> I checked out the McGard site and it looked like a nice way to go. You
> mention you used it on your Merc, which Merc did you have? MY 6 HP Merc is
> not listed as one of the models supported but they also mention it "Also
> fits other small outboard motors with a hole in the transom bracket for
> mounting the motor (stainless steel bolt included in set)." MIne attaches
> via two clamps, I am not sure if I have a hole in the transom bracket....I
> need to take alook.
>
> Wally
>
>
> >From: Jay Friedland <a.jayf at verizon.net>
> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat
> >Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:43:30 -0400
> >
> >Dan-
> >You can accomplish both securing the motor and theft prevention on the
Yam
> >with a thru bolt and keyed locking nut from McGard.com. I just upgraded
to
> >the Yam from the Merc and used their system on both. The socket is
machined
> >to the locknut and no wrench I know of can undo it only cutting it off
> >flush. I also had the Master OB lock bar on like the club just to deter
> >would-bes. There is a coupling on the Yam that I attached to the nearby
> >eyebolt with a bike aircraft cable in case the motor lift bracket gives.
> >Most of this is overkill for where I am but this is my most significant
> >purchase so better safe. You're always welcome to come by if you're
local.
> >Jay
> >
> >On Monday, June 23, 2003, at 07:37 AM, GARDENBAY1 at aol.com wrote:
> >
> >>The marina where we keep aou new recycled Rhodes observed the motor was
> >>clamped to the bracket(motor lift). They STRONGLY recommend we bolt the
> >>motor to
> >>the lift. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on this topic?
> >>Thanks Dan
> >>in Brigantine.
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