outboard motor

fishinrookie · 04-04-08, 06:30 PM

Well I'm finaly ready to take the boat out for my first time this weekend. going solo might be slow at the ramp but hopfully no one will be there.but any way my ? is should i worry about my outboard falling off the transom under power or do i need to put a safty chain on it so it wont fall off. thanks

zooker · 04-04-08, 06:48 PM

this has got to be the damest question i have EVER heard on this board...

i know of a guy who tore his out board OFF his boat. but it took 90 percent of the transome with it..

moters DO NOT just fall off the transome. not even ancient outboards they all have a VERY secure clamping system..
look here this is a 1958 mercury 75mk notice how beefy clamp bracket looks?

this clamp not only holds on to the transome but under power the torque is placed directly on transome it self.. the clamp bracket is strong enough to hook to your truck bumper and pick it off the ground. -no joke- my moter does have a 6" piece of fly away cable attached but in all reality all this does is protect me if the moter does knock something but GOOD. think a car hitting a overpass..

laser
DOWN BOY!!! quite droolin on your key boards..

zooker

WTL · 04-04-08, 06:51 PM

You know what, I posted something sarcastic but decided to edit it.

Why do you think your outboard is a danger to fall off? For one thing when its under power, its pushing itself into your boat, not off.

qcdawg07 · 04-04-08, 07:22 PM

Rookie.. Im sry, but that was a pretty bad question but you know what? All you are trying to do is get on the water and get on the water safely at that and that is understandable. Some of us take for granted our boating sense just because we have been around it all our lives. I do not know a whole lot about boating but that is exactly the reason i am on this forum. There are a lot of guys on here that know boats better than the backs of their hands and you should feel free to ask them anything you are curious about. Yes sometimes you may get a little ridicule for a dumb question but dont shy away from asking a question that you feel is important.

WTL · 04-04-08, 07:26 PM

Yea, I mean I asked something similar about how many bolts it would take to attach that big 60 I had. Its better to air on the side of caution. As long as the mount isn't cracked or broken somehow it should be ok.

bamabassman · 04-04-08, 09:37 PM

sorry guys...BUT, ther is NEVER A DUMB QUESTION, ONLY A DUMB ANSWER. don't mean to get ya'll riled up. but that is a peeve of mine. and fishnrookie, if you motor is secured right.... don't worry about it coming off. if you aren't sure, check it yourself. grab a wrench and tighten it to see if it is ok. if you aren't satisfied, take it to a dealer and let them check it for you. good luck and have fun out there.

Jackl · 04-04-08, 10:02 PM

ROOKIE,
Don't pay any attention to the ADAM HENRY'S (A_ _ H_ _ _ _) giving you a bad time. That is a fair question. First of all, is it an aluminum boat or fiberglass? If it is an aluminum boat, don't worry about it, the aluminum is stromg enough, and with the backer plywood bolted onto it, it will give you good service.
If it is a fiberglass boat, then you have cause for concern. I have had friends buying thier first (USED) boat and the wood in the transom is so rotted that I would be afraid the motor would fall off going down the hiway. A good way to check a fiberglass boat is to raise the motor and try to lift the lower unit and watch to see if the transom is moving in and out, or if it is a clamp on unit, check to see if the fiberglass is cracked around the clamp pads on the inside of the transom. If you notice any of the above, BE AFRAID, BE VERY, VERY AFRAID, and walk away.

JackL

Buzz Wing · 04-04-08, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackl

ROOKIE,
Don't pay any attention to the ADAM HENRY'S (A_ _ H_ _ _ _) giving you a bad time....

JackL

If you are reffering to the lake in Texas, it's ALAN HENRY, not ADAM!

-Buzz

qcdawg07 · 04-04-08, 11:12 PM

Hey Rookie let us know how your trip to the lake goes. I am curious

boater · 04-04-08, 11:49 PM

Rookie I think if you are this unsure about it you might want someone with a little experience along to give you some confidence ,if you are this unsure the motor falling off is the least of your conserns. I would like to see you have some more confidence before inbarking on a maden voyage. I wish you many YEARS of happy boating but safely.

fishinrookie · 04-05-08, 05:22 AM

ha guys i dint mean to post a stupit ? just making sure. i want my first trip on the lake to be a happy trip and safe. you guys gave me confidents that my motor will stay put thanks.its a 16 ft alum. boat from 1969 now my only problem is launching solo little worried about that. as long as there aint a line up at the ramp i should be allright.

thanks again guys i know i can ask any ? and get a good awnser
and some ridacul but thats allright

zooker · 04-05-08, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishinrookie

ha guys i dint mean to post a stupit ? just making sure. i want my first trip on the lake to be a happy trip and safe. you guys gave me confidents that my motor will stay put thanks.its a 16 ft alum. boat from 1969 now my only problem is launching solo little worried about that. as long as there aint a line up at the ramp i should be allright.

thanks again guys i know i can ask any ? and get a good awnser
and some ridacul but thats allright

solo launchin is a pain in the but.. i do it all the time.. if your concerned with a crowd try doing it during the week..

zooker

Jackl · 04-05-08, 02:17 PM

WING,
I am familiar with Alan Henry, been there numerous times. I was refering to the group giving him a smart answer (Police/C.B. jargon--- Adam Henry's= aka A$$ H_ _ _ _s)

JackL

bamabassman · 04-05-08, 02:59 PM

i understood ya jackl. and i am with ya. fishinrookie just needs some positive vibes frome us here and that's what i am gone give him. go get them fish rookie. good luck!!!

1FASTLASER · 04-06-08, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

1958 mercury 75mk notice how beefy clamp bracket looks?

laser
DOWN BOY!!! quite droolin on your key boards..

zooker

This is gonna leave a HELLUVA MARK...........no pun intended. My keyboard is smelling like fried drool. THANKS BUDDY!

Fishin rookie
Welcome to the boards. Listen if there is a question about what condition your transom is in go and have someone with more knowledge on the subject. If you have a digital camera some careful pics taken of the corners,top and bottom and posted up here and I can help you out bud.

zooker · 04-06-08, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FASTLASER

If you have a digital camera some careful pics taken of the corners,top and bottom and posted up here and I can help you out bud.

he forgot INSIDE

zooker

04-04-08, 06:30 PM	#1
fishinrookie BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ocala florida Posts: 33	outboard motor Well I'm finaly ready to take the boat out for my first time this weekend. going solo might be slow at the ramp but hopfully no one will be there.but any way my ? is should i worry about my outboard falling off the transom under power or do i need to put a safty chain on it so it wont fall off. thanks

04-04-08, 06:48 PM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	this has got to be the damest question i have EVER heard on this board... i know of a guy who tore his out board OFF his boat. but it took 90 percent of the transome with it.. moters DO NOT just fall off the transome. not even ancient outboards they all have a VERY secure clamping system.. look here this is a 1958 mercury 75mk notice how beefy clamp bracket looks? this clamp not only holds on to the transome but under power the torque is placed directly on transome it self.. the clamp bracket is strong enough to hook to your truck bumper and pick it off the ground. -no joke- my moter does have a 6" piece of fly away cable attached but in all reality all this does is protect me if the moter does knock something but GOOD. think a car hitting a overpass.. laser DOWN BOY!!! quite droolin on your key boards.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-04-08, 06:51 PM	#3
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	You know what, I posted something sarcastic but decided to edit it. Why do you think your outboard is a danger to fall off? For one thing when its under power, its pushing itself into your boat, not off. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-04-08, 07:26 PM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Yea, I mean I asked something similar about how many bolts it would take to attach that big 60 I had. Its better to air on the side of caution. As long as the mount isn't cracked or broken somehow it should be ok. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-04-08, 10:02 PM	#7
Jackl BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Great Bend, KS Posts: 2,960	ROOKIE, Don't pay any attention to the ADAM HENRY'S (A_ _ H_ _ _ _) giving you a bad time. That is a fair question. First of all, is it an aluminum boat or fiberglass? If it is an aluminum boat, don't worry about it, the aluminum is stromg enough, and with the backer plywood bolted onto it, it will give you good service. If it is a fiberglass boat, then you have cause for concern. I have had friends buying thier first (USED) boat and the wood in the transom is so rotted that I would be afraid the motor would fall off going down the hiway. A good way to check a fiberglass boat is to raise the motor and try to lift the lower unit and watch to see if the transom is moving in and out, or if it is a clamp on unit, check to see if the fiberglass is cracked around the clamp pads on the inside of the transom. If you notice any of the above, BE AFRAID, BE VERY, VERY AFRAID, and walk away. JackL __________________ There are two theories about argueing with women...........Neither one works!

04-04-08, 07:22 PM	#4
qcdawg07 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Rookie.. Im sry, but that was a pretty bad question but you know what? All you are trying to do is get on the water and get on the water safely at that and that is understandable. Some of us take for granted our boating sense just because we have been around it all our lives. I do not know a whole lot about boating but that is exactly the reason i am on this forum. There are a lot of guys on here that know boats better than the backs of their hands and you should feel free to ask them anything you are curious about. Yes sometimes you may get a little ridicule for a dumb question but dont shy away from asking a question that you feel is important.

04-04-08, 09:37 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	sorry guys...BUT, ther is NEVER A DUMB QUESTION, ONLY A DUMB ANSWER. don't mean to get ya'll riled up. but that is a peeve of mine. and fishnrookie, if you motor is secured right.... don't worry about it coming off. if you aren't sure, check it yourself. grab a wrench and tighten it to see if it is ok. if you aren't satisfied, take it to a dealer and let them check it for you. good luck and have fun out there.

04-04-08, 11:12 PM	#9
qcdawg07 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Hey Rookie let us know how your trip to the lake goes. I am curious

04-04-08, 11:49 PM	#10
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	Rookie I think if you are this unsure about it you might want someone with a little experience along to give you some confidence ,if you are this unsure the motor falling off is the least of your conserns. I would like to see you have some more confidence before inbarking on a maden voyage. I wish you many YEARS of happy boating but safely.

04-05-08, 05:22 AM	#11
fishinrookie BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ocala florida Posts: 33	ha guys i dint mean to post a stupit ? just making sure. i want my first trip on the lake to be a happy trip and safe. you guys gave me confidents that my motor will stay put thanks.its a 16 ft alum. boat from 1969 now my only problem is launching solo little worried about that. as long as there aint a line up at the ramp i should be allright. thanks again guys i know i can ask any ? and get a good awnser and some ridacul but thats allright

04-05-08, 02:17 PM	#13
Jackl BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Great Bend, KS Posts: 2,960	WING, I am familiar with Alan Henry, been there numerous times. I was refering to the group giving him a smart answer (Police/C.B. jargon--- Adam Henry's= aka A$$ H_ _ _ _s) JackL __________________ There are two theories about argueing with women...........Neither one works!

04-05-08, 02:59 PM	#14
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i understood ya jackl. and i am with ya. fishinrookie just needs some positive vibes frome us here and that's what i am gone give him. go get them fish rookie. good luck!!!

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