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| Author: | Mothra [ Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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. |
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| Author: | Glades Ranger [ Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | flint87 [ Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reinforce transom / Mounting GD25 |
I have yet to run across a gdlt that had thru bolts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Glades Ranger [ Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | Russ [ Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | BassmasterCia [ Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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