If you go from a two-stroke to a four-stroke outboard, you need to replace
the bracket. The four-stroke is heavier and puts out much more torque. None of
the old two-stroke brackets is rated for four-strokes.
Also, when you install the new bracket, buy a piece of hardwood. You can
use it as one large backing plate for the bracket. That will solve any worries
you have about the transom.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of
Victoria Bayly
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 9:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [IC27A] New motor
Thanks for the info! We have a 82 Mercury 9.8 2 stroke. We are looking to
upgrade and possible get the same set up you have but money is the
issue.....Any idea if the current transom for the outboard can handle a new
motor 20 pounds heavier? Or do I have to get a new mounting?
--- On Fri, 11/6/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [IC27A] New motor
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 9:19 PM
I replaced my outboard this year. I had a Yamaha 9.9 hp. four stroke
outboard (1999 model year) that did me well, but because it had to sit in
salt
water its entire life, it was eaten away to the point that I did not trust
it to operate flawlessly in an emergency, so I upgraded.
I purchased a new Yamaha 9.9 hp. four stroke outboard with trim & tilt.
To mount it I had to install a new motor mount. Now, I can raise my motor
completely out of the water when it is not in operation. It is a beautiful
propulsion system and I am absolutely delighted with the upgrade.
If you are interested in further details feel free to contact me for
additional information.
David Hoyt
Sovereignty
Catalina 27 #65
In a message dated 11/6/2009 8:38:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
offmgr...@yahoo. com writes:
So our mechanic has recommended that we replace our outboard. Has anyone
had to do this? And if so could you use the current mounting or did you have
to get a new bracket?
Thanks!
Vicki
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