I think I’m hung up on the Motor mount trying to find what I have. Must no longer being sold. When I google there are many mounts and a number at $150 or less. During all this I have been able to but a new coat of bottom paint on my M-17. Snow will be here in a month or less so under pressure to get all done so it’s ready for spring. Charlie Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 14, 2020, at 11:06 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Andrei:
Very few of the second generation M17s have fixed mounts. I believe Jerry only installed the fixed mounts at request - usually someone that was a racer (back when there were actually a good number of M17s actually racing). I'll also bet the fixed mount is the same as those on the Jerry built M15s.
4-cycle powerheads don't work well with the fixed mounts.
Are you just wanting to avoid 'hastle' of replacing your current fixed motor mount?
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On Wed, Oct 14, 2020, 7:18 AM Andrei Caldararu via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Thank you, Charlie. One quick question -- what kind of mount do you have on your M17? Did you need to install a new mount, or are you using the original, fixed mount? Thanks,Andrei. On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 08:02:46 AM CDT, Charlie < chaada@aol.com> wrote:
I have two Honda 4 hp, 60 lbs, with one 10 years old and a new with 1.4 liter internal tank. Having had a number of others I would not consider anything but Honda. I have alway left my motor on the mount with all boats I’ve owned when trailering. One trip West to East Coast longest.
When I bought my M-17, 2005, it had spent It’s life on the Chesapeake with a Honda BF 2.3 on it.
It did not meet my needs for long distance, plus I like having reverse over swinging the motor. I can’t comment on the 2.3 as to power but with my 4 hp I run at mid power in everything on Lake Ontario. The reason for distance is I’m in upper NY with lots of canals and the same in Canada. A big plus for me with the New 4 hp is the internal tank option but when needed you can attach an external tank by the flip of a switch on Motor.
I paid $1300 for my 4 hp and out of curiosity checked cost of 2.3, $999. Frankly I believe all the advantages you get with the 4 hp is well worth the cost. The only advantage i see to the 2.3 is if you wanted to take it on or off the mount often. It does have a great reputation. I should also add I have a security line attaching motor to mount just in case for both on road and in water. I use a bicycle cable lock.
Charlie