Engine attaching

[jaba]

Hi Folks!<br /><br />Need a little help from you.. Ihave a bayliner -89 with 120hp outboard motor. The engine is currently attached straight to boats tail (?) with no extra support. Just 4 bolts straight trough the tail. Is this OK or should I assemble a aluminium or steel plate between the engine and boat? Might sound a little stupid but I am really new to these things. Boat is used in fresh water if that matters to this subject.<br /><br />Thanks for your answers,<br />-jaba-

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Engine attaching

No, Jaba. The boat was designed as is, so unless you have any problems with the transom, there is no reason for reinforcement.<br /><br />If you plan on putting extra stress on it or suspect rot, cracks or other damage to it, it os a different story. Then, again, a plate may not be sufficient...

 

[jaba]

Re: Engine attaching

Thanks UU!<br /><br />So now I have one thing less to do before the lake will melt...<br /><br />-Jaba-

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Engine attaching

Yeah- I guess you have good time before taking it out? Finland has a lot of nice lakes and waters but being rather up North the ice tends to keep <br /><br />A good tune up & service on both motor and fittings, electrics and boat is a nice pass-time during winter/spring and will make boating an even greater pleasure!<br /><br />A Bayliner with 120hp - that wouldn't happen to be a Force? A lot of Bayliner/Force combos were sold in Europe once upon a time...

 

[jaba]

Re: Engine attaching

Yeah, its a Force allright. the boat is a bit older than engine, engine is 1992. The guy who owned the boat before me wasnt too gung-ho to keep the boat fit. Ive done a lot, and a lot is to be done. The boat is my first, so everything isnt as clear as crystal.. This is a very awesome forum to ask from someone who knows these things.<br />thanks for your time,<br /><br />-Jaba-

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Engine attaching

Keep a close eye on your wallet. An old 'Bayliner & Force' is not a collectors item and you may have a hard time keeping it's value at or even close to the money invested.