Yamaha 2.5HP on M15 w/fixed mount?
Thanks to all who have responded to my question so far. I'm still not sure which way to go, especially if Yamaha is considering a long shaft version of the 2.5. The tilt lock situation is a little disconcerting too. On the MSOG site there's a picture of John Harris's "Chimpanzee" with what appears to be a Honda on the fixed mount, and it seems to be locked in the tilted position, and also appears to be rotated. I gather that John has sold his boat, but I wonder if he still lurks here and might provide details. John? You out there? David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood@woodatwork.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163
I had thought my problems with tilting the outboard on my M15 were just because I am overpowered with a 4hp motor, but apparently this is a common problem, even with smaller motors. It really isn't that big a problem, you just need to clamp a board to the outside of the motor mount so that the motor moves back as far as possible. I just use an old piece of wood I found in the garage and use the motor clamps to hold it in place. It also prevents the clamps from digging into the gelcoat on the fixed motor mount. -- Brian Ripley '88 M15 Roseville, CA _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Express yourself with Y! Messenger! Free. Download now. http://messenger.yahoo.com
John Harris may or may not respond, and certainly used "Chimpanzee" more than I have yet, but I bought the boat and the Honda 2 last year. The boat does retain the fixed mount, and certainly the outboard will not lock when just tilted. I've not put much effort into determining whether or not it will lock up when tilted and rotated, but it would be a close thing anyway if it does. Next time I mount the outboard I'll try to remember to test it out. -- John Tyner M-15 "Chimpanzee" -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+tynerjr=gmpexpress.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+tynerjr=gmpexpress.net@mailman.xmission .com]On Behalf Of David Wood Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:18 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Yamaha 2.5HP on M15 w/fixed mount? Thanks to all who have responded to my question so far. I'm still not sure which way to go, especially if Yamaha is considering a long shaft version of the 2.5. The tilt lock situation is a little disconcerting too. On the MSOG site there's a picture of John Harris's "Chimpanzee" with what appears to be a Honda on the fixed mount, and it seems to be locked in the tilted position, and also appears to be rotated. I gather that John has sold his boat, but I wonder if he still lurks here and might provide details. John? You out there? David =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= David W. Wood -=- dwood@woodatwork.com 1981 M15 -=- Hull #163 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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