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bigelowp
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Initially Posted - 09/01/2007 : 20:49:59

I have been enjoying my 1980 25/tr/fk this summer however one nagging issue relates to the engine mount. We have had problems with the mount staying in the upper position. Especially when we try to pull-start the engine, which is a Tohatsu 9.8 hp xl shaft, the engine will drop to the lower position on the mount. Is this normal or is their an easy(ish) adjustment? I know that the 4 strokes are heavier, but based on the weight should still be in the range for this mount. If we change mounts to a three or four spring version will the problem go away or is this a normal condition? Seeking input from this August group.

Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 09/01/2007 : 21:46:20

On our 84 boat, I think that the motor mount is the original. We have a 9.9 Suzuki long shaft on it, but we still have to lower it to the first of two positions to get the cavitation plate into the water. It generally doesn't move from there, even using the pull start. We do have a block and tackle setup on it in order to raise it back up. I've got a new mount for the heavier motor, but I've got to find a trailer to use and pull the boat to swap out the mounts; just don't want to do it in water but will if I have to.

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David Scott
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Response Posted - 09/01/2007 : 22:24:12

I also have the Tohatsu 9.8 and its mounted on the 4-spring bracket and it really works great both to lower and raise. It is tough to lower it to last notch without stepping on it but I find next to last notch works well anyway and no need to step on it. I have no problem starting it. My first C25 a 1979 may have had bracket like yours and I needed line on handle to raise it...Dave

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wade
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Response Posted - 09/02/2007 : 09:16:25

I have an 83 and had the same problem. Then last year as i was motoring when i went to speed up, the springs broke on the mount and it twisted and fell backward and the motor shaft come up and hit the bottom of the boat, only the bottom half of the bracket held the motor on. I would replace it soon just in case if not for the weight but for the added torque of the 4 stroke.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/02/2007 : 09:48:20

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by wade
 ...the springs broke on the mount and it twisted and fell backward and the motor shaft come up and hit the bottom of the boat, only the bottom half of the bracket held the motor on...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I saw another one that went something like that, although I suspect the springs broke because he bracket twisted (apparently a broken weld)--not the other way around. For that reason, when I got my new Honda behemoth, I put on a bracket made of box-shaped aluminum castings instead of parallel stainless tubes. The best of the aluminum brackets these days appears to be from Garelick--I think Frank Hopper has one (and pictures somewhere around here). Mine was made by Fulton before Garelick had their latest model, and was similar. Believe me, the transom will fall off before that thing twists. I know the Garhauer tubular bracket has worked fine for lots of people, but I saw what Wade saw--happily, I didn't experience it.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 09/02/2007 : 13:46:11

There's a good article about brackets in this months Practical Sailor.

Paul

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