Outboard brackets

[beauchez]

I just bought a Folkboat and would like to do something to improve the look of the outboard bracket on the transom. I'd like to just remove the thing, but since the boat came with a new motor, and I wouldn't mind having it available for the odd situation, I'm trying to figure out a compromise. I seem to remember reading a product review about an outboard bracket that was itself attached to a low profile bracket on deck - does anyone know about this product? This way the motor and bracket could be stored in a cockpit locker or ashore most of the time.

[beauchez]

I just bought a Folkboat and would like to do something to improve the look of the outboard bracket on the transom. I'd like to just remove the thing, but since the boat came with a new motor, and I wouldn't mind having it available for the odd situation, I'm trying to figure out a compromise. I seem to remember reading a product review about an outboard bracket that was itself attached to a low profile bracket on deck - does anyone know about this product? This way the motor and bracket could be stored in a cockpit locker or ashore most of the time.

[beauchez]

I just bought a Folkboat and would like to do something to improve the look of the outboard bracket on the transom. I'd like to just remove the thing, but since the boat came with a new motor, and I wouldn't mind having it available for the odd situation, I'm trying to figure out a compromise. I seem to remember reading a product review about an outboard bracket that was itself attached to a low profile bracket on deck - does anyone know about this product? This way the motor and bracket could be stored in a cockpit locker or ashore most of the time.

[Bill Sandifer]

Originally posted by beauchez:
I just bought a Folkboat and would like to do something to improve the look of the outboard bracket on the transom. I'd like to just remove the thing, but since the boat came with a new motor, and I wouldn't mind having it available for the odd situation, I'm trying to figure out a compromise. I seem to remember reading a product review about an outboard bracket that was itself attached to a low profile bracket on deck - does anyone know about this product? This way the motor and bracket could be stored in a cockpit locker or ashore most of the time.

The nicest bracket I have seen is made by Spartan Marine Products located in Robinhood, Maine. Web site is www.robinhoodmarine.com (http://www.robinhoodmarine.com) 207-371-2542. It mounts on the deck and hangs over the transom. It is removeable when not in use and only leaves two small bronze brackets on deck. Part number B 127. Not cheap but then it doesn't look cheap either

[Bill Sandifer]

Originally posted by beauchez:
I just bought a Folkboat and would like to do something to improve the look of the outboard bracket on the transom. I'd like to just remove the thing, but since the boat came with a new motor, and I wouldn't mind having it available for the odd situation, I'm trying to figure out a compromise. I seem to remember reading a product review about an outboard bracket that was itself attached to a low profile bracket on deck - does anyone know about this product? This way the motor and bracket could be stored in a cockpit locker or ashore most of the time.

The nicest bracket I have seen is made by Spartan Marine Products located in Robinhood, Maine. Web site is www.robinhoodmarine.com (http://www.robinhoodmarine.com) 207-371-2542. It mounts on the deck and hangs over the transom. It is removeable when not in use and only leaves two small bronze brackets on deck. Part number B 127. Not cheap but then it doesn't look cheap either

[Bill Sandifer]

Originally posted by beauchez:
I just bought a Folkboat and would like to do something to improve the look of the outboard bracket on the transom. I'd like to just remove the thing, but since the boat came with a new motor, and I wouldn't mind having it available for the odd situation, I'm trying to figure out a compromise. I seem to remember reading a product review about an outboard bracket that was itself attached to a low profile bracket on deck - does anyone know about this product? This way the motor and bracket could be stored in a cockpit locker or ashore most of the time.

The nicest bracket I have seen is made by Spartan Marine Products located in Robinhood, Maine. Web site is www.robinhoodmarine.com (http://www.robinhoodmarine.com) 207-371-2542. It mounts on the deck and hangs over the transom. It is removeable when not in use and only leaves two small bronze brackets on deck. Part number B 127. Not cheap but then it doesn't look cheap either

[thinwatersailor]

Been through your pain recently w/my catboat. Bristol Bronze in Rhode Island makes a similar bracket too. Both Spartan's and Bristol's are heavy and require a bit of after deck to mount. The size motor counts too, we have a 4 hp and it goes more than 30 lbs, not lifting it out and into the lazarette too often, either way you'd need to take it off the bracket too which ends up being a pita. We ended up w/a Fulton bracket and slide-off Fulton mount which is pretty unobtrusive on the transom when the bracket is taken off. The bracket itself is nicely made and works as advertised. No good solution except living w/o an outboard which is seldom totally desirable unless you sit on a mooring. Might try the forum search on the same topic to see the last go-about.

[thinwatersailor]

Been through your pain recently w/my catboat. Bristol Bronze in Rhode Island makes a similar bracket too. Both Spartan's and Bristol's are heavy and require a bit of after deck to mount. The size motor counts too, we have a 4 hp and it goes more than 30 lbs, not lifting it out and into the lazarette too often, either way you'd need to take it off the bracket too which ends up being a pita. We ended up w/a Fulton bracket and slide-off Fulton mount which is pretty unobtrusive on the transom when the bracket is taken off. The bracket itself is nicely made and works as advertised. No good solution except living w/o an outboard which is seldom totally desirable unless you sit on a mooring. Might try the forum search on the same topic to see the last go-about.

[thinwatersailor]

Been through your pain recently w/my catboat. Bristol Bronze in Rhode Island makes a similar bracket too. Both Spartan's and Bristol's are heavy and require a bit of after deck to mount. The size motor counts too, we have a 4 hp and it goes more than 30 lbs, not lifting it out and into the lazarette too often, either way you'd need to take it off the bracket too which ends up being a pita. We ended up w/a Fulton bracket and slide-off Fulton mount which is pretty unobtrusive on the transom when the bracket is taken off. The bracket itself is nicely made and works as advertised. No good solution except living w/o an outboard which is seldom totally desirable unless you sit on a mooring. Might try the forum search on the same topic to see the last go-about.