outboard motor CD25

[Stu Mitchell]

Is there any way to mount an outboard motor so that the shaft is not always in the water? I moor in the lower Hudson River and the water is very brackish which results in barnacle build up during the course of the season. I am also considering increasing the motor from a 9.9 to perhaps a 15. Are there any makes which are reputed to be more reliable and trouble free?



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[Darin Bartram]

Is there any way to mount an outboard motor so that the shaft is not always in the water? I moor in the lower Hudson River and the water is very brackish which results in barnacle build up during the course of the season.

I have had the same concern about the outboard, both from barnacles on the outside and salt-water damage on the inside. For the barnacles, I use a zinc-based spray paint at the beginning of the season. (I believe the outboard is the only place where zinc-based paints are allowed anymore.) As for salt-water corrosion, you might want to look at Dana Arenius' web page, where he illustrates how he put a fresh-water flushing system on his outboard.

What's that you say--you really want to assault your boat with some heavy cutting, do you? Then check out http://www.vsa.cape.com/~bhersey/catali ... d/outb.htm
It's one thing to do this to a Catalina; quite another on a Cape Dory.



dbartram@hunton.com

[Harris]

Not to sound pessimistic.....but.......my experience with a motor well involves disolving a hole through the lower unit of the used Evinrude that came with my boat and then......replacing it with a brand new Johnson 7.5 and turning the crankshaft bearings to shrapnel within 1.5 years...warranty elapsed!I know that there are a slew of preventitive measures including zincs,flushing and protective coatings but there is one foolproof method. Pull the oatboard out of the well after each use. I think this is important enough to even underpower the boat if neccesary. I used to keep my baot at marinas in a tidal area requiring 2 bridge openings. for the last 10 years I have sailed Barnagat Bay in NJ which is non tidal and free of bridges and narrow channels. The big trick is that I also sail off a mooring. Now the motor seldom comes out of the cabin. When moving the motor around the toughest part is clearing the companionway. If you are not strong enough to do this I suggest laying the motor in the cockpit and passing a security chain through it when the boat is left unattended. I have an Alberg SS 23 which is finer ended than the dorys. I have found that the weight transfer of the motor forward makes a dramatic differance to the boats handeling. I have a 4 foot by eight inch board that the motor is clamped to that rests along the rear of the V-berth. I am suggesting a movement towards waterfront beautification.......moor your Albergs. They look so much prettier when approched on a mooring as opposed to transom first at a dock!
With all that said....I was alway curious about peoples experience with motor longevity with well mounted outboards.

Is there any way to mount an outboard motor so that the shaft is not always in the water? I moor in the lower Hudson River and the water is very brackish which results in barnacle build up during the course of the season.

I have had the same concern about the outboard, both from barnacles on the outside and salt-water damage on the inside. For the barnacles, I use a zinc-based spray paint at the beginning of the season. (I believe the outboard is the only place where zinc-based paints are allowed anymore.) As for salt-water corrosion, you might want to look at Dana Arenius' web page, where he illustrates how he put a fresh-water flushing system on his outboard.

What's that you say--you really want to assault your boat with some heavy cutting, do you? Then check out http://www.vsa.cape.com/~bhersey/catali ... d/outb.htm
It's one thing to do this to a Catalina; quite another on a Cape Dory.

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