Hi, I have a Catalina 27, #65 (1971) on which I replaced my motor last summer. I had a 1999 Yamaha 9.9 horsepower, four stroke outboard which was running well, but the lower unit had holes in it which compromised its cooling system. I decided to replace it with the new redesigned model. The old motor did not tilt so sailing was very inefficient. It was mounted on a bracket and I though it would be an easy exchange of motors. However; as most projects work out, the new motor would not tilt up out of the water due to its close proximity to the transom. Therein laid the rub. After careful research of available motor mounts that would allow me to move the motor aft a sufficient distance to allow it to tilt out of the water, I settled on "The Kicker" made by Bobs Machine Shop in Tampa, Florida. It was neither inexpensive ($1,000 +) nor a plug and play install. After completely rebuilding my former motor lazarette and customizing "The Kicker" to minimize its weight, I have a new auxiliary which I will never have to replace because it is out of the water when not in use, and has a fresh water flush system to prevent harmful deposits from being left in the motor between uses. If you wish to see the mount in operation, visit my web site (ahsovereignty.com) and watch the videos. I will be delighted to answer any questions you might ask, merely E-mail me and I will send you information and pictures. David Hoyt Sovereignty In a message dated 3/12/2010 7:39:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi, I have a catalina 27 1973. my old 9.9 2 stroke johnson fit the transom cutout and would tilt up. my 2003 nissan 9.8 2 stroke would not tilt up. With out modifying the engine cowling or the transom area does anyone know if any new engines will fit in the 8-9.8 range. I heard the honda classic 8 would but i do not think its available. I am considering buying a nissan/tohatsu 6.0 with alternator, anyone have experience with a 6 on a cat 27? Finally My motors have all been 20 inch shafts, anyone use a 25 inch on the transom mount? which is better?, thanks...
