Cape Dory 25 motor mount

[Bob McKeen]

I have 1981 Cape Dory 25 and have discovered the wood part of the motor mount needs to be replaced as the lower one-third appears to be rotting away. Has anyone replaced the wood before? What type of wood was used for the replacement and does anyone still manufacture the motor mount? I have a Johnson 9.9 electric start with all the controls led into the cockpit. I believe this is the original engine I know there has been some discussion regarding the appropriate size engine for the CD 25, although I have never had any problems with my engine it seems to labor quite a bit going into a good wind and waves although it has always gotten me home it dosen't give me that "I have plenty of power feeling" that I would like to have at times.



rmckeen@home.com

[george duffie]

on my cape dory 25 which I recently sold, I had mounted a 9.9 Johnson sail model with long shaft and electric start. I replaced the wooden block with a sturdy, tight grained block of teak, which as I recall was about 1 1/8" thick. It lasted for the ten years I had the boat, and showed no signs of splitting or stress.

My personal opinion is that the 9.9 is a little too much engine for the cape dory 25, as it places too much weight on the stern. This can be a problem when offshore in a steep following sea.



georgemary2@cconnect.net

[Tom Foley]

I recently purchased a 1974 CD25 and replaced the motor mount with one inch plywood. I have an 8hp Mariner which is enough power to take me up river to my mooring against the tide. I did see one posting where someone had put a 15hp in a CD25 for moving in rough seas. I think if the seas are that rough you shouldn't be sailing.



I have 1981 Cape Dory 25 and have discovered the wood part of the motor mount needs to be replaced as the lower one-third appears to be rotting away. Has anyone replaced the wood before? What type of wood was used for the replacement and does anyone still manufacture the motor mount? I have a Johnson 9.9 electric start with all the controls led into the cockpit. I believe this is the original engine I know there has been some discussion regarding the appropriate size engine for the CD 25, although I have never had any problems with my engine it seems to labor quite a bit going into a good wind and waves although it has always gotten me home it dosen't give me that "I have plenty of power feeling" that I would like to have at times.



alewifehouse@mainecoast.net

[Jon]

I use a pressure treated 2x4. It's been there for about 4 years now and looks fine. A PT 2x6 would more closely match the original in size . I used a 2x4 to lower my short motor.

Jon
s/v Sovereign

[Isaac]

I too have an 81 CD 25. I opted for a 1999 Johnson 15HP 2 stroke with electric start. Well as you can imagine there are pros and cons. Pros, I can do over 7 knots (through the water) under power. I sail in heavy currents, Hudson River, Hell Gate, etc. so the power is great. Plus If i have to travel long distances and there is no wind, I can still get there. Of course, my boat is stern heavy. This is not a problem when i am motoring because the prop is positioned angled forward which brings the bow down. But with 4 people in the stern sailing, its a bit lower to the water than intended, but has not caused me problems yet. I stow alot in the bow, most importantly the anchor, . All in all Im happy with my 15hp and would reccomend it.