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 Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25 
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Post Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25
Greetings all! First post. Just got a new (to me) 25hp GD long tail and am getting ready to mount it on my 1548 SeaArk. Replacing a 30hp outboard. Do I need to reinforce the transom by welding an aluminum plate to the back of the boat? Should I replace the mounting screws that hold the motor on with bolts that mount through the transom? I don't want the motor to come un-clamped and fall off. Thanks.


Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:09 pm
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Post Re: Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25
Reinforcement should help but that transom should suffice, thru-bolt is a good safety idea and theft deterrent!

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Post Re: Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25
I have yet to run across a gdlt that had thru bolts


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Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:35 am
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Post Re: Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25
Flint is right, the GoDevil manual states to tighten clamp bolts very tightly, that no thru-bolts are necessary- sorry I presently own a BW LT and my transom mount required bolts, and I did run GD's for years, and just had a senior moment...I do recommend periodically checking transom bolts because they can loosen over time/use, as the GD manual also states to check engine mount bolts. The only other advice is to definitely wear your kill switch and have fun!

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Post Re: Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25
Doubtful that it'll fall off just being clamped, but the thru bolts make it more difficult for someone to just loosen a couple clamps and walk off with your motor. It doesn't take much to do, and slows down would-be theft.

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Post Re: Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25
Not to mention the thru bolts keeps the motor from loosening off and vibrating sideways. Which reminds me, i still need to move mine back over and bolt it.

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