Quick release outboard bracket

[Snowgoose-1]

I have Honda 2hp motor. I switch it from outboard well to cockpit rail frequently . When sailing longer distances nice to lift to rail and when I leave boat out of water so no fouling. The clamps are fiddly . Do you think I could modify the outbard clamps to make quick release like those quick used for woodworking etc . Thank you.

 

[VicS]

I have Honda 2hp motor. I switch it from outboard well to cockpit rail frequently . When sailing longer distances nice to lift to rail and when I leave boat out of water so no fouling. The clamps are fiddly . Do you think I could modify the outbard clamps to make quick release like those quick used for woodworking etc . Thank you.

I dont think I could but do you think you could?

Be sure to attach a safety lanyard in case they do not withstand vibration.

 

[Graham376]

Only way I can think of is to have the motor mounted permanently on a small board which slides into rebates like a washboard, with toggle clamp to lock it in place. Obviously would need to modify the mounting points in well and rail so, is it worth it?

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Thank you for these replies. I agree. Probably not worth the effort. I will make sure threads are well lubricated .

 

[Ruffles]

Thank you for these replies. I agree. Probably not worth the effort. I will make sure threads are well lubricated .

I have the same engine. Need loads of grease as the clamp is aluminium.
Once it's freed up it should be a one finger twiddle.

 

[JumbleDuck]

I have Honda 2hp motor. I switch it from outboard well to cockpit rail frequently . When sailing longer distances nice to lift to rail and when I leave boat out of water so no fouling. The clamps are fiddly . Do you think I could modify the outbard clamps to make quick release like those quick used for woodworking etc . Thank you.

You could use a British Seagull outboard bracket with two mounting plates.

 

[Cockaigne]

In one of the excellent PBO booklets "New Skipper's Sketchbook" by Dick Everitt are some ideas for this that might help.

https://www.pbo.co.uk/news/download-pbo-boat-owners-sketchbook-vol-1-2-7733

Lots of other useful ideas for the practical boat owner in these superbly illustrated booklets. :encouragement: