Bayliner Capri

[Swabby's helper]

We have a 1985 Bayliner Capri with an AQ125/270 Volvo.<br /><br />My question may be more appropriate else where, but I will try here first.<br /><br />I would like to add some auxillary power to my boat for emergency use only. I thought about a 9.5 honda four cycle OB or maybe a 70# thrust Minn-Kotta. Not sure either of these would work but would like some ideas or pics or help.<br /><br />What would be the best and most economical way to do this. And what about mounting? Where and how?<br /><br />Any help would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Michael Sherick

 

[dick]

Re: Bayliner Capri

Well I don't think a electric trolling motor is a safe bet if you have a ways to get back. The Honda will be fine but some things to consider would be ,make sure you get a heavy duty o/b bracket, most 4 stk. o/bs are quite heavy and a standard bracket may bend or break in rough seas.Also make sure you put a solid backing plate inside the boat where you mount the bracket,at least 1/2" plywood or better yet a aluminum plate.One more thing would be to run it off its own fuel supply in case you have a main tank problem and it should be a manual start if your batteries are dead.