[Rhodes22-list] Motor Mount

[Christopher Greco]

Call me... I have a folding one off an O day Mariner you can have... Chris Greco
631-871-6055

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> On Jun 2, 2020, at 8:59 AM, Steelbone <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:
> 
> Launch Day always brings a surprise that you never expect. This one is was
> especially shocking. 
> Departing the launch ramp, happy that the mast raising and launch went
> smoothly, I untied and left the ramp under power. The wind on the nose and
> strong ebb tide  current astern, a bridge to one side that I don't fit under
> for the first 100 yards and rocks on the right. I told my one experienced
> crew that all systems were go, but the conditions were sketchy, so if
> something went wrong, it might be scrabble to fend off bridge pilings, rocks
> or other boats. 
> Less than a boat length out of the slip, I increased the power a little bit
> and the wood block of the motor mount broke off and the motor was gone.
> There was no indication of any rot visible when I repainted the block the
> day prior to launch. Normally I tie an outboard onto something so that if
> somehow it parts with the boat you don't need scuba gear to find it. I've
> learned this lesson a few times in my life, but in this case, I was secure
> in knowing that if the motor parted company with the boat, the motor mount
> lines would keep it attached. I didn't even connect the batter cables
> because the motor had started so easily with one pull, I figured I would do
> that later, when I had time. 
> 
> I asked a couple of recreation divers who were on site to look for it. They
> were happy to help but inexperienced and were afraid of the currents and
> murky water at the launch site.  They tired and failed to find it.  I went
> back the next morning at slack low tide and could see the Yamaha logo in
> about 5 feet of water - jumped in and hauled it to  shallow water next to
> the floating dock and got help to haul it out.
> 
> 
> I never thought the lift system was very good and I wanted one that would
> lift the motor all the way up without having to tilt it as well.  I know the
> lift systems have changed over the years and I don't really like the
> electric lifts I have seen.  I want a longer throw manual lift.  
> Stan - Can you send a replacement right away? 
> If not, can anyone recommend an alternative mount - Garlick or something? 
> I'm pickling the motor and hopefully it will recover from the dousing, but I
> need a new mount asap - any ideas? 
> Ric 
> Dadventure 
> Hampton Bays 
> 
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