I bought all the components to create this mount (Except the wood) and decided not to add a motor to my Cat. If anyone is viewing this and considering making their own, I have all the supplies available at a forum discount
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| Author: | Steve C [ Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
Ok, try Another Kieth inspired motor mount. I tweaked it a bit. I put a bottom plate on like Robert. I had to play around a lot with the spacer plates and make a wedge shape piece for on top not just to keep it right where I want (height & angle) but to give the plate a little better contact area on the crossbar. Steve C.://lh3.googleusercontent.com/krVrmSU_7kwOe5R_QnePow5maIgvR2i_fuWw6TxLKEfyVXoyYEipVegNShcfhIcpMA0UAXye-M25C4GAqo0j0LWnDgDxKGs1ub9Owxj4LTCVAzv41P7xBbYBNRxfSRUbY3H3mfKO13mGU_ni8UH9o6gDHnJi2qrBy8Fzrqso1SgJVN9NfXplxfUisOtcqRkz_ZsIPm37-ylT4XaaVxue4M3foPoqUcsPchwiMjIWTLA8dj3QPB4mvxGijlRAn3qPl5FSQrhy8yaJeqn6e1CRSXafDlwu8b4HQqNTpSm_elArLIKwGh263MYzY5O3zi9Q7jRxY3TErJTxPlVLGYdyhrBsOI8Q7gIuHQtAmB1lLBtb20CrNztFFBWOtms0cc9RG_LeeqVLWlxQ6f5F7vT9WZC9vOeQfPrUZutxza3AM9Th-yV6jx9t522YTvRZ_V6ty1fJtDUrlBZNmqVWDOF6w7IvQCfegLexfsJcSuWR9Ok-PdF3x233pOKVYZcWplKLPDN3Is0prisyFLHSXmNNXR42ffReqj4rQSBc5MwHeeVk4WtYvzI5kjSq0aGFAxGqoWaKD4RsqWKsCcJpn-2cCK5ud--cKplzZ98WQjYDS4af0p8_F1LUaNIk5M3y_-3xJKc-kk20ELvYu9R551kooFu7xpspX0_H=w2600-h1462-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/K3HtV ... 0-h1462-no |
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| Author: | Steve C [ Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
Sorry for the bad posts & its not giving me the option to edit. Steve C.https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/krVrm ... 0-h1462-no |
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| Author: | Steve C [ Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
Used a spare tire mount to attach motor on trailer. Steve C.https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aFNbP ... 0-h1462-no |
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| Author: | usmma2k13 [ Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
I bought all the components to create this mount (Except the wood) and decided not to add a motor to my Cat. If anyone is viewing this and considering making their own, I have all the supplies available at a forum discount
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| Author: | luvdunhill [ Sat May 29, 2021 5:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
What motors would be most appropriate for this mount on a Hobie Getaway? I am leaning more towards an electric - was thinking the Torqueedo Travel 1103 CS would just bolt on. Also, why use wood here - just easily available and works well-enough for the motor clamps? |
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| Author: | luvdunhill [ Sat May 29, 2021 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
What motors would be most appropriate for this mount on a Hobie Getaway? I am leaning more towards an electric - was thinking the Torqueedo Travel 1103 CS would just bolt on. Also, why use wood here - just easily available and works well-enough for the motor clamps? |
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| Author: | Steve C [ Sun May 30, 2021 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
The 2.3 Honda & Torqeedo are the most popular. Some use wood for the mounting board, some use a composite material. Lots of interesting variations here. |
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| Author: | luvdunhill [ Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
Ok, man things took forever to get from 80/20. Can someone clarify this statement: “Only drill down through the top of the cross bar. Then drop a couple of bolts through and bolt it all together being careful not to torque the nut too tight as you could crush the rear crossbar.” It looks like the bolt goes all the way through the crossbar in the photos? |
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| Author: | Steve C [ Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
Yes, goes all the way through. |
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| Author: | luvdunhill [ Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:13 pm ] |
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Steve C wrote: Yes, goes all the way through. Thanks! When removing the rivet holding the dead eye in, should I epoxy the hole so the crossbar is water tight? I wasn’t sure if that would make the rivet impossible to reinstall later if desired. |
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| Author: | luvdunhill [ Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:20 pm ] |
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Oops, the dead-eye goes into the track part of the crossbar so no need for it to be water tight. |
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| Author: | Zoom2you [ Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
I need to get a motor now. Should I get a long shaft (29.5") or short shaft (24.6") or extra short shaft (20.7")? I have just ordered parts, so I want to get my motor coming soon. |
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| Author: | Steve C [ Sat Apr 09, 2022 4:55 pm ] |
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Myself, I have the honda short shaft. 20" from the center of the prop up to to the top of the transom mount. |
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| Author: | shogun95 [ Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
I have an epropulsion Spirit with a 24.6 inch shaft. I would not want to be any shorter as I can get cavitation if I don't watch where the load is on my boat. I do have a mount of my design which may have it higher than others but you can't use one too short. Too long you can live with. |
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| Author: | Steve C [ Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Motor mount (my own design) |
shogun95, I just got a propulsion myself. Haven't tried it yet. What's your thoughts on it? If you could post a picture of how you mounted it, I would appreciate it. Or could text me a picture if that's easier. 414-403-9461. Thanks much, Steve. |
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