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kevinmac
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Initially Posted - 09/22/2005 :  23:24:47  Show Profile
Since I think it quite likely I will be ordering a new boat next week, I'd like to ask if the group ever determined if the "outboard bracket" that puts the motor out away from the stern was/is a factory option, and if it is a good idea?

On the subject of motors, it would seem that the two most popular motors are Honda 9.9 or Tohatsu 9.8, both four cycle. Any other choices I should consider? I have read all the posts on this subject I can find in the forum, just wondering if there are additional thoughts anyone would like to add....

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Kevin
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River Harley
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Response Posted - 09/23/2005 :  00:34:26  Show Profile
Kevin,
I had the outboard bracket from Catalina installed shortly after the purchase of my WK250 (2002). The reason was I found that most outboard motors - except for 2 strokes - were cramped when mounted on the "built-in" mount area. I wanted to link the motor to the tiller for tandem movement which makes manuevering the 250 much easier in tight areas (such as moorages). Because of the 250's high freeboard, breezes in moorages can be problematic. With the tandem movement of motor and tiller, ther problem is solved. Hence, the after-market bracket facilitates this arrangement greatly - whether using a four stroke or two stroke. Hope this helps.

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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 09/23/2005 :  01:12:57  Show Profile
Did you actually get the bracket from Catalina, or another source?

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Kevin
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Response Posted - 09/23/2005 :  03:07:16  Show Profile
I just spent many hours researching the same,and I spoke with Kent,their engineer, at the Catalina factory.He assurded me that I should use the stationary bracket which they offer #16268 Catalina YACHTS 1-818-884-7700 Ask for Danie in parts. $75 COMPLETE
Steve stewendkos@cox.net
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Response Posted - 09/26/2005 :  02:14:08  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by kevinmac</i>
<br />Did you actually get the bracket from Catalina, or another source?

Thanks,

Kevin
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Yes. I got the bracket from Catalina.

River Harley
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