Mysterious fitting

[mick]

On the port side of the transom on my Sadler 26 there are six screws, in a rectangular formation, covered by little snap-shut plastic covers. Inside the transom there is a large ply pad held in place by nuts over the screws. I have no idea what this arrangement is for. Any suggestions?

 

[AHS]

How about an outboard bracket that might have been installed if the motor was playing up at some time.

 

[andy_wilson]

Dimensions? NM

?

 

[rich]

take it of and have a look,maybe old exhust out let.

rich )

 

[mick]

Re: Dimensions? NM

Andy,
The screws form a rectangle about 10 inches by 8.

 

[Strathglass]

Outboard bracket or windvane ? NM

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<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by iainsimpson on 01/02/2003 16:43 (server time).</FONT></P>

 

[yoda]

I think AHS has the right answer. The dimensions are the same as my outboard bracket. I may be mistaken but I think the Sadler had an outboard option when new, perhaps it has had an inboard added at a later date.

Yoda

 

[billmacfarlane]

The Sadler 26 had an outboard option , which I'm almost certain was on the port side. Your boat might originally have had an outboard and been converted to inboard at a later date.

 

[mick]

Thanks to all who replied. Looks like an outboard thingy.