question about mounting outboard

[Livingfury]

my mercury classic fifty does not have clamps on the top of the tilt/trim bracket. i simply has four bolts run through the transom. well thats fine and dandy for someone that is planning to use the engine for the rest of its time on that boat. but for me. i just need to use it untill i can afford a 100. so i would rather not drill four large holes. any ideas? i can't find any information on it. any other classic fifty i look at has clamps on the top. i'm stumped.

 

[Livingfury]

Re: question about mounting outboard

soooo. either it's a stupid question or??

 

[Bondo]

Re: question about mounting outboard

Ayuh,.... Sounds like if ya wanta use that motor, you're Gonna drill some Holes to me....

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: question about mounting outboard

Welcome to the forum!

http://www.etecownersgroup.com/tool/view/mb/file?username=barnaclebill&id=637072

The transom bolt pattern is now universal Above is a link to that pattern and if it matches your 50 it will more than likely match your future motor.

1/2" holes and use ONLY stainless steel bolts.

To refer to a popular quote...... Drill baby drill

 

[Livingfury]

Re: question about mounting outboard

Wow. that was easy. super will go measure tommorow. so have they discontinued using clamps?

 

[ondarvr]

Re: question about mounting outboard

Wow. so have they discontinued using clamps?

About 35 years ago.