Hi Sean, Yes that helps. Looks like a good and sturdy unit. The pricing I found online was between $340 to about $390 (Model # 71091). Does the Garelick unit line up with existing mount holes? If not, what do you recommend to fill? How thick of backing plate would you recommend? I'm guessing one could use either SS or aluminum since it will not be seen? Thanks! Todd -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Nebwest2@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:50 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-23 motor mount Todd, Here is the mount I used.... http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId =696038&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50366&subdeptNum=50 411&classNum=50412 Here is the Garelick page http://www.garelick.com/Aluminum-Auxiliary-Motor-Bracket-For-4-Stroke-Motors it is made by Garelick but I see now that West Marine is selling it under their own name. You can find it on other sites as a "Garelick" mount. It has long travel (16") which is great for getting the motor clear.....and it is made for motors to 170lbs and sprung as such. I had to add a lsight downward push to get my motor in....and it nearly lifted itself when new. Mine finally had a spring rotate and take some of the tension off of it....lessening the lifting force....but Garelick stood behind it and fixed it for free. It's a great mount. I just used some pieces of stainless plate to make the backing plates. Hope that helps... Sean