Outboard Motor Mount Mounting Bracket   Very Sturdy

We were attempting to mount an outboard motor on a boat that was not meant for an outboard, only an inboard.  So we have had engineering challenges.   We researched motor mounts and bought the best one we could find.   I bought it from ebay and it had great reviews, except that some people said that the plastic mount that came with it was not strong enough.  One person on a review said it cracked a bit and another person said it cracked in two and they lost their motor in the lake.  These reviews were not on ebay, but on a mount that look exactly like this one on another site.  Otherwise, it was a very good quality mount.  It originally cost $48.95 + $20 shipping to us.  We immediately took it to a reputable boat repair shop and had a new mount made for it.  The new mount was made of plywood that was fiberglass.  I think he said it has 6 or 8 coats of fiberglass.  The new mount cost us $100 to have it made (materials and labor).

The old mount is 1.25 - 1.5 “ thick and 10 or 10.25” X 7.5”.  The new mount is 1.5” thick (solid)  and 12.5 x 10”.   Notice in the photo the old mount is plastic and has a waffle pattern that is not solid.  The new mount is solid and very sturdy.  The mount weighs approx.. 13- 14 lbs with the new mounting board. 

I can send the original, white, plastic mount also.  Please let me know if you want it.  I will assume you do not want it unless you state that you do.  I would personally not use it after reading a couple of reviews.   

Ok.. As I said this has been an ongoing engineering challenger…  After we had the new mount made, we decided that the motor that we wanted to mount on it was too big for it and the motor wouldn’t tilt. 

The mount is rated for a max of 30 hsp and although we are within the weight limit, we had a 40 hsp motor that was just too  big. We have $170 in this motor mount and we will sell it for $125 plus shipping with in the US.   I only ship to US (lower 48) addresses.

 It will be shipped via USPS within 2 business days.  I only accept Paypal.  Please ask any questions before bidding.  This is a no return sale.   

Below are the specifics. 

The motor mount /  motor bracket

Good for 4 stroke, heavier, high torque motors.
You can use it with long shaft or regular motors
5 vertical running position lock bar to compensate for water surface and boat load conditions.
Twist lock safety knobs will secure the bracket in place.
Easy to hold with handle designed to accept most style outboard motor locks.
Anodized aluminum body resists corrosion while the
HP rating of 30 and motor weights not to exceed 169 pounds and a vertical travel of 9.5"

This mount will raise and lower trolling and auxiliary motors/ kicker motors

 

Thanks for looking.