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Motor support brackets again
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    Motor support brackets again

    Has anybody come up with a solution to the rubber things on the motor support brackets that stuff up after only a couple of trips and take the paint off the motor?
    I have tried a few things over the years and I have had limited success but I am just wondering whether anybody has come up with something more reliable and permenant.

    Thanks

    Toddy

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    Ausfish Silver Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2007

    Re: Motor support brackets again

    I had the same difficulty on my last rig. I overcame the problem by tightly binding on some old anchor rope which was still there when i sold the boat years later. Funny but this never happened on my mew outfit which has the same rubber styled motor support bracket.
    Regards to all Dick

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    Re: Motor support brackets again

    Thats not a bad idea.I might have to give that a go.
    I think it might have a bit to do with the width of the leg and the fact that the bracket bends out when it gets lowered into it.

    Toddy

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    Ausfish Silver Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2007

    Re: Motor support brackets again

    It may also help to bend the little supporting arms in toward the leg a fraction about half way along them to make a more snug fit to the leg.
    Regards to all Dick

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    Ausfish Premium Member
    Join Date
    May 2005

    Re: Motor support brackets again

    Cheap and cheerful suggestion...I use discount car mat rubber for lots of things - you can pick up a pair of mats from KMart for less than $10 at times. Cut to size with a pair of scissors, wrap it around the prongs and cable-tie on. Won't take you more then 5 minutes either.

    Good luck,
    Mike

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    Re: Motor support brackets again

    Yeah done both of those things.The cable ties break and the prongs just spread again as soon as you lower the leg.


    Toddy

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