OMC Aux. Outboard Bracket

[Mark Lett]

I own a OMC aux. outboard bracket for my trolling motor. It operates with a air cylinder that aids in the raising and lowering of the motor. The air cylinder no longer works and I'm being told a new cylinder costs $159.95 and the existing one can't be repaired. Is this true or can this one be rebuilt? There is a small inlet that looks as though it can be recharged. Can I replace the seals and have this one recharged? The OMC PN# for the cylinder is 173721 and the bracket is rated for 125 lbs.

 

[Backlash]

Re: OMC Aux. Outboard Bracket

Hey Mark,<br />Not what you want to hear.....but I'm pretty sure those cylinders cannot be rebuilt. $160 sounds kinda high though. <br />Backlash

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: OMC Aux. Outboard Bracket

Mark,<br />Backlash is correct. They cannot be rebuilt and the price you got is about right for the cylinder. Maybe you could find a cheaper alternative cylinder and adapt it to the bracket. Kinda like one of those small shocks that hold large boat hatches open! Just a thought!

 

[Mark Lett]

Re: OMC Aux. Outboard Bracket

Thanks for the info. If I come up with a sutible alternative I'll post it here for future reference.<br /> Thanks again<br /> Mark