In a message dated 3/17/2005 11:23:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, RandyG@cite.nic.edu writes: Appreciate your work with the web site! Thanks Randy, all appreciation is... appreciated. I do tend to spend a bit of time on the site. That of course may change after "Tip" shows up in the driveway. However, I do like playing with the site, so in the future, I'll plug away in my spare time. The info on the OB adjustable mount is what I was told before as I remember the Garhauer brand name. Thanks for the site. I'll get one ordered right away. I was thinking about an aluminum backing plate maybe 3/16" thick. I believe the Potter boats use a metal plate. However, they aren't near as heavy in the fiberglass area as our M-Boats, so wood may be just the ticket. I'll ponder that one as I wait for the unit to show. #496 is also a 4-berth, however the port side cockpit locker is bottomless. It looks like a factory set up. Maybe wrong, but it doesn't appear to be hacked out (smooth gelcoat on the edges). I'm considering the Honda 5hp short shaft. I've got a quote of $1450.00 which may or may not be a decent price. "Tip" is still in Oregon where there is no sales tax, so I'll likely get the motor when I pick her up. CA sales tax is 8 1/4%, if I purchase here, that adds and additional $120.00, which Ahhhnold (the governator) will spend on some big business project, not to include us little guys... Thanks again, Bill M-17 "Tipperary" #496