[Rhodes22-list] Securing Outboard Motor to Boat

[Wally Buck]

Anne,

What did you use; chain or a bike type lock? I have not had good luck with 
locks out in the weather. They always seem to seize up (rust). It is not as 
bad in fresh water as salt but it still has been a problem. By the way my 
little Merc 6 has been a great motor.

Last weekend we went out Friday and came in Sunday evening. It was picture 
perfect, lows 80s with nice breeze and low humidity. This weekend calls for 
the same. I hope you have been enjoying the same.

Thanks,

Wally


>From: "anima" <anima13 at bellsouth.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: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 21:16:31 -0500
>
>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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