Transom weight rating/ new motor mount
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2003 9:42 am
I was thinking of getting a new motor for the Vintage III. My first mate, Chris, said that we can probably get a much higher HP motor due to the fact that when these boats were built the motors were a lot heavier compared to higher HP motors today. The manual says 10hp is the largest size that should be put on. Right now we have a Honda 4 stroke, 7.5hp. It's given us some trouble. Two friends have worked on it. I hope if we just take it to an outboard place they'll get it ship shape no problem.
If not, has anyone put a substantial size newer motor on their boat? Also where are you running the fuel line? I bring mine forward through the fuel compartment self bailing holes then aft to the motor. I've thought about running it aft through the compartment's bailer hole but then the line dangles in the water.
Has anyone ever replace their motor mount? Ours has seen better days. Did you buy one or make it?
The good news!!! We've been sailing! Went out for 5 hours on Sunday. I suppose it's mean but, Chris' date was freaked out when we were heeled over, so I'd pull in the main and try and get the boat over as much as I could... That's heaven to me!
Thanks!
If not, has anyone put a substantial size newer motor on their boat? Also where are you running the fuel line? I bring mine forward through the fuel compartment self bailing holes then aft to the motor. I've thought about running it aft through the compartment's bailer hole but then the line dangles in the water.
Has anyone ever replace their motor mount? Ours has seen better days. Did you buy one or make it?
The good news!!! We've been sailing! Went out for 5 hours on Sunday. I suppose it's mean but, Chris' date was freaked out when we were heeled over, so I'd pull in the main and try and get the boat over as much as I could... That's heaven to me!
Thanks!