Thought this might be worth passing on ...
When I went to replace the bracket on my 1986 (which, btw, was factory installed on the PORT side), the guy who sold it to me said I should beef up the transom since, according to him, it (the transom) was designed for a 2-stroke's weight and thrust, not for the 4-stroke I was using. So I added a piece of 1/2" plywood behind the bracket. Probably should have glassed it in, but I hate working with that stuff.
Don't know whether all that was necessary ... a 2000 Honda 9.9 that's a good bit heavier than today's models swung around back there for two years before I got around to the project. There were no stress cracks in the transom.
Tom Monroe
6219 Different Drummer
(on the hard all season, sigh)
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My 1979 C27 is an inboard model, so it is a different situation than yours, but ...
After spending countless hours working on the next problem that my Atomic 4 developed in very cramped quarters, I decided that I would rather spend time sailing than working on the engine. I just installed the Garrelick Bracket with the 15 1/2" swing on the starboard side of the stern. It was a relatively easy installation with the help of another person - Done in about three hours. I am very pleased with the installation.
Erik
