How do I temporarily mount 35hp Evinrude in place of bolt-on 80hp ?

BonairII

BonairII

Commander
Joined
Jun 7, 2011
Messages
2,727
Picking up my Glasspar on Friday...and want to mount my 1967 35hp Bigtwin on the boat while I get my Johnson 80hp figured out and running.

The 80hp is bolted on the transom and my 35hp just uses a basic clamp transom mount. I can't just clamp on the Evinrude because I figure it's going to crack the fiberglass splashwell.

What do I need to make this work?
62880d52.jpg
 
E

evand

Cadet
Joined
Jul 24, 2011
Messages
6
Re: How do I temporarily mount 35hp Evinrude in place of bolt-on 80hp ?

i just did the same thing, i just put a piece of thin ply wood behind the cups on the screws and its holding up fine not pretty but it works for the time being
 
Cofe

Cofe

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Apr 23, 2009
Messages
1,883
Re: How do I temporarily mount 35hp Evinrude in place of bolt-on 80hp ?

Measure how deep your clamps are, and find a piece of wood that will span those two bolt holes for your present motor. Drill holes in the wood and bolt it on. Then clamp on the temp.....
 
BonairII

BonairII

Commander
Joined
Jun 7, 2011
Messages
2,727
Re: How do I temporarily mount 35hp Evinrude in place of bolt-on 80hp ?

Probably won't be able to use anything more than plywood and still be able to fit clamp over the transom. Plywood enough to protect fiberglass?
 
BonairII

BonairII

Commander
Joined
Jun 7, 2011
Messages
2,727
Re: How do I temporarily mount 35hp Evinrude in place of bolt-on 80hp ?

I'm probably going to need help on how to connect the Bigtwin wiring also. Currently, it's connected to a Johnson control box that just plugs into my motor.

How much of a pain in the arse is it going to be to connect it to the new boat?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top