Outboard mounted on sterndrive...

chewy · 27 August 2009, 07:04

Something I've never seen before:

ollyit · 27 August 2009, 10:19

one way of getting tilt and trim on an old merc

looks well done tho have to say

codprawn · 27 August 2009, 13:31

Amazing idea - looks better than the Yank custom built brackets and a lot cheaper as well.

http://www.portaproducts.com/index.p...=porta-bracket

doggypaddle · 27 August 2009, 13:41

Thats redneck bodgineering of the highest order

Jizm · 27 August 2009, 16:41

That's a reasonable solution to a common problem.
I like it

mdt · 27 August 2009, 16:57

That is proper beer in hand, pencil behind the ear engineering.

chewy · 27 August 2009, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdt

That is proper beer in hand, pencil behind the ear engineering.

A solution to a problem!

Jizm · 27 August 2009, 17:17

me and a mate were looking for a project the other day and came across a 20ft cuddy that had had the bottom of the leg stolen, that idea would have solved the problem without shelling out for a new part..

Nasher · 27 August 2009, 17:47

As much as I like the inventive flair applied to solve the problem of the original engine or drive failing, the drive isn't designed to take all that weight, and I'd be constantly worried about the castings fracturing and the engine falling off.

Nasher.

phillnjack · 27 September 2009, 20:05

well i thought ive come up with some strange ideas , but that is just pure brilliance.

no way can anyone say that the engine cannot be trimmed to perfection with a set up like that.

If the brackets are strong then it will last for years.

and to say its not meant to take weight is a bit silly, the outdrive can probably take a
normal 300hp inboard and the torque would be a lot more than that of the outboard.

I bet it can put up a real wicked rooster tail as well.

phill

Robbie Diesel · 27 September 2009, 20:42

I'd imagine the Outboard would move left to right in a very strange arc when you turn the steering wheel?

Robbie