Where can I find two of these?

[ShawnQ]

I have found ONE of these from Bass Pro Shops. However, if I remember correctly, the top 2 bolts, and the bottom 2 bolts on an engine are at different widths. Therefore, I'd need two different sizes.<br /><br />

<br /><br />I am re-doing the interior of my boat, and would like to put these on my transom while I have the bolts out.<br /><br />Does anyone have a cheap source for billet aluminum who could make these?<br /><br />Anyone know where I can find them, other then bass pro?<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Why not have an aluminum supplier fix ya up with some 2 or 3 inch X 1/4"-3/8" or thicker flat bar?... Probably a bunch cheaper and definately stronger than those cast pieces.... <br /><br />You could sand down flat bar and polish it if you were going for "looks"...

 

[Mettaree]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Shawn: You can get them from Land-and-Sea for 29.99 each or do what I did - get two pieces of 3/8" x 2" Alum. bar stock drill your holes, shape them how you want - if paint wipe with vinegar, spray zinc chromate, then your favorite color. Not counting paint I have abt $10/12 in mine.<br /><br />

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Jim, <br /><br />that sounds reasonable! <br /><br />I think I will do that. I am sure that someone around here can sell me a few scrap pieces of scrap bar aluminum.<br /><br />What's the best way to 'shape' the edges, just a bench sander? I could probably use mine, but I'd have to get a belt for metal...I would assume I could use a jigsaw to get the 'rough' shape, and then sand it to my liking.<br /><br />Oh yea, it's not so much for looks as it is peace of mind. I look at the bolts and just thank that the load needs to be spread out more...<br /><br />Thanks for the tips guys!<br /><br />Shawn

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Aluminum will sand easily with your wood sand paper for shaping.

 

[Mettaree]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Shawn: Got my bar stock from a local boat trailer parts/supplier also alum trailers for boats. You can round ends with jig saw then ease edges with abrasive paper. Should spread load very nicely.<br /><br />

 

[kd6nem]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

A mill file would be my preferred tool for rounding edges, though emory cloth/sandpaper would work too.

 

[POORBOY]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Lowes and or Home Deport have flat pieces of metal approx 1/16 thick by 1 1/2 wide ,,steel alumunin, bronze etc. they were pretty cheap as I recall

 

[bhalsdorf]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

You might try a small machine shop in your area. They always have small pieces of stock laying around and it would only take them a couple minutes on a belt sander to shape them.

 

[muskyone]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

just courious why you want 2 of them when your under power isent the bottem of the moter pushing aginst the transom not pulling like the top

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Musky,<br /><br />Good point. <br /><br />But, when towing your boat or not under power, the weight is on all four holes. I guess just the top would work though...<br /><br />Shawn

 

[Mettaree]

Re: Where can I find two of these?

Muskyone: If they were costing a lot of money that may be a valid point abt the bottom but for the few bucks why be cheap - better safe than sorry - <br /><br />