Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 Outboard mounting bracket		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

dmpilc
Master Marine Consultant

Member Avatar

USA
4593 Posts
Initially Posted - 08/24/2014 :  14:24:21  Show Profile
Anybody know about this brand, Aquos? Looks like it might be a Chinese import.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Outboard-Motor-Mount-Bracket-Mounting-Board-Boat-Dingy-Marine-Engine-Up-to-20HP/321469192308?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23492%26meid%3De9b315d1d7a5408583d369b540e79d98%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10073%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131182200855&rt=nc

Mount looks interesting, and the price is attractive. I'm thinking it might be a good buy for a 5-6 hp o/b. Not too sure about putting a 9-10 hp on it. The backing board on the boat end looks interesting, too.
Edited by - dmpilc on 08/24/2014 14:40:47

pastmember
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

2402 Posts
Response Posted - 08/24/2014 :  18:55:01  Show Profile
Not much height range.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

GaryB
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
4275 Posts
Response Posted - 08/24/2014 :  19:05:50  Show Profile
Plus it looks like you have to tighten a knob to hold it firmly in position. Something else to go in the drink.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

OJ
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
4382 Posts
Response Posted - 08/25/2014 :  08:17:17  Show Profile
You know what R&D stands for in China? Replicate & Duplicate.

Who knows what finer points they may have missed when replicating this bracket.

I found some cheaply priced tow hooks for my new-to-me pick-up truck on eBay. Item location was "China". Probably won't fit correctly and probably wrong metallurgy.

Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

islander
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
3992 Posts
Response Posted - 08/25/2014 :  14:20:27  Show Profile
quote:
Item location was "China".

Just walk around and pick up anything, More than likely its made in China. Shoot even my American flag on my boat is made there. I'm afraid that we can't survive without their imports because we don't make anything anymore.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Arlington
Navigator

Members Avatar

USA
196 Posts
Response Posted - 08/26/2014 :  22:12:49  Show Profile
Hey David:
I bought this one on Amazon, works well, (bolted to the transom, opposite the ladder for storing a 2.5 HP Two stroke for a roll up tender/dingy I keep on the fore deck). I don't remember paying 139 for it, but it works well. Read the review comments on Amazon. It doesn't say, and I missed where it is made. But I have had bad luck on Made in China products. it seems that often they can make it look good, but they don't always grasp the details on what makes it useful & durable.

Trac T10050 Aluminium Motor Bracket
by Trac Dynamics
6 customer reviews
Price: $139.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members
Note: This item may be available at a lower price from other sellers that are not eligible for Amazon Prime.
Only 13 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Maximum HP Capacity: up to 8.
Maximum Motor Weight: up to 60 lbs.
Vertical Travel: 8.5.
Motor Pad (w x h x d): 11 x 10.5 x 2.
Installation Space Required (w x h): 5.25 x 9.All Retractable Brackets offer:
› See more product details
6 new from $119.42
Doug
Edited by - Arlington on 08/26/2014 22:14:22
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.