Each side of my mount had a 3” x12” stainless backing plate. About the same size as the footprint of the mount itself.
On Feb 26, 2023, at 7:00 AM, Gerald Wyatt <wyattgs@gmail.com> wrote:
How big is the backing plate you guys are using? I’m curious for comparison with the one I currently am using.
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I also used a 9.9 (Yamaha high thrust electric start x-long shaft 25”) on Dauntless all the years I sailed her. Absolutely loved it. Like Mark I had a huge backing plate installed and the best motor mount I could buy. I did remove it for trailering and yes, it was a heavy son-of-a-gun. The Yamaha has the shifter lever on the throttle handle and of course an alternator. Two things that came in very handy as did the luxury of an electric start. She is visiting here in Havasu right now and the current owners still use the 9.9.
On Feb 25, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Gerald Wyatt <wyattgs@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Rik,
How did the Flicka do in high winds with that Tohatsu 6.
BTW, the Flicka is a neat boat.
Gerry
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Hello,
I'd second the Tohatsu 6. It's worked very well on my Flicka. Much lighter than the 8 and 9.9 hp 4 strokes.
Rik
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On Sunday, February 19th, 2023 at 4:17 PM, John Schinnerer via montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
The Tohatsu 6 hp "SailPro" version comes in 20" and 25" shaft also. And I think that model comes standard with high-thrust prop designed for heavy displacement hulls (more effective at lower speeds on displacement hulls vs. a prop designed for high speed/planing hulls).
cheers, John
On 2/19/23 09:01, Gerald Wyatt wrote:
Hello,
I’m not sure how many Montgomery 23 owners are using this list, but I was curious what outboards you use. I’ve been using an 8 hp 2-stroke with 25” shaft, but I can’t find an 8hp 4-stroke with the 25” shaft. Obviously, no one makes a 2-stroke any more. The 9.9 4-stroke has a 25” option but just feels too big and heavy.
Thanks,
Gerry
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