domr wrote:
hobie cnc solutions wrote:
Hi,
Have any of you guys had issues with these outboard motors staying attached to that slick mounting surface?
I made some brackets for the NuCanoe that I previously owned. The bracket did a good job keeping trolling motors from slipping off the transom. These plates were custom designed for different trolling motors that had different clamp location dimensions. My design allowed the large clamp washers to recess into the delrin bracket providing additional protection keeping the motor in place. The eye bolt shown in the picture went into a hole in the transom. But in your case I would think a simple bolt or bolts through your mount would do the trick. The eye bolt allowed you to put a leash on the motor just in case the motor ever came loose on the mount.
Just something that may be of interest.
John
I was considering bonding or bolting delrin pieces to the front and back of the aluminum mounting surface to including a 10° transom angle. I didn't have the means to make the angled cut so I haven't done it, but it's something I'd be interested in.
Hi,
In my opinion, there is no need to have a plate on the rear of the mount. The Key to the whole deal is the recess for the large motor attachment washers to fit in. Once the delrin plate is bolted to the mount and the large motor washers are encapsulated inside of those recesses as shown in the picture and the motor tightened properly the motor should stay in place during normal boating operations. On the mounts that I made I did the research on the offset from the top of the motor bracket to the center of the large motor washers and also got the correct dimensions from center to center on the motor mount plate washers so that the motor would align correctly when placed on the transom or fabricated mount.
Another concern could be???? the actual amount of room available for the motor to clamp to the mount. Due to the thickness of the transom on the previous kayak I owned and the amount of opening on the particular motor with the clamp screws fully extended the thickness of the plate was pretty critical. Hopefully, this would not be a factor on your fabricated mounts.
If you would like to discuss further you are welcome to PM or e-mail me. Wish you every success on your Hobie Adventures.
John