That's what I'm thinking, that my Honda 4-stroke is so much lighter and underpowered than what the less expensive 2-stroke mounts are rated for that it won't matter. But, of course, any substantiation of my thinking is appreciated. John Tyner M-15 #412 On 4/6/2013 9:15 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
John, Just bought one for my M17. Got it from "Boatland.com". Made by Garelick. Competitively priced and they handle both Aluminum and ss. I have a long shaft Tohatsu 6hp and ended up with their model 71038/56. I see in the mounting instructions (very complete and tells how to figure the up and down placement of your bracket) specifically say not for four strokes. Mine is a four stroke but the bracket is rated from 7.5 to 20 so I think it will handle any extra torque the motor puts out. I will call the factory to verify this, however. Boatland has pretty good prices for other items.
regards, Tom B
On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM, John Tyner <tynerjr@md.metrocast.net> wrote:
I know many of you have adjustable motor mounts for your M-15s and M-17s, and I'm looking (again, I've given up in confusion before) at the various offerings at Defender and West Marine. Obviously, I'd prefer stainless steel to aluminum, everything else equal (but nothing ever is), but what's really confusing me is the drastic price difference ($150 - $200) between those identified as for two-stroke and four-stroke engines, though I assume this is a max weight issue. So, my question(s): 1) Does any of this 2-stroke vs. 4-stroke matter for the 2HP, 4-stroke, 29-lb (something like that) Honda I use? 2) Vertical travel; what's right for an M-15?
Suggestions always welcome. What's your preference among those here:
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Thanks, John Tyner M-15 #412