I need to replace the wooden bracket on my Typhoon outboard mount.
Anyone know the type, length and pitch of the original screws ?
If not, can I drill holes in the vertical struts of the mount for bolts ?
replacing wooden bracket on outboard mount
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Re: replacing wooden bracket on outboard mount
Why would you drill new holes? Just use existing holes. Use any stainless bolt that fits and Dremel off the excess length. Not sure if I’m missing something…
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Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing
Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing
Re: replacing wooden bracket on outboard mount
I was concerned that my new wooden support was full thickness top to bottom rather than tapered as original so would
need longer screws in lower holes.
Also was thinking of mounting the wood a little lower on the bracket to better immerse the prop.
need longer screws in lower holes.
Also was thinking of mounting the wood a little lower on the bracket to better immerse the prop.
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Re: replacing wooden bracket on outboard mount
I wouldn’t drill more holes as that weakens the metal support. You may need to do the bologna sandwich method that the PO did on my mount.
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Rick
1984 CD22
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Rick
1984 CD22
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Re: replacing wooden bracket on outboard mount
What is the "bologna sandwich" ?
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Re: replacing wooden bracket on outboard mount
See my post on “different Spartan motor mounts”
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Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing
Rick
1984 CD22
Excuse auto-correct typos courtesy of iOS...or simply lazy typing