Pete McCrary Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Before decking my Cs20.3 "Chessie," I custom fitted chocks to hold fast the motor in the starboard cockpit hatch while sailing or trailering. The photo shows the arrangement. The two small chocks prevent fore and aft movement. One holds the cavitation plate and the other braces the motor's carrying handle. The large chock prevents lateral movement and supports the motor's weight on its tiller as recommend buy Suzuki. A bungee will prevent the motor from bouncing out when trailering or falling out in a knockdown. Notice the small cleat at the end of the large chock. The chocks can be removed in case the owner has a different motor. Each chock is held in place by panhead screws thru the side of the cockpit footwell. The only piece that is glued in place is the small cleat at the outboard end of the main chock. Its purpose if to prevent movement of that chock's outboard end. A 3/8" thumb-screw does the job. The scruff pads are 1/4" cheap plywood -- simply cut-to-fit and laid in place. The Suzuki weighs 29 lbs (31 lbs with 1 liter of fuel). You can see that I clamped a hatch frame (forward edge) in place so that I could simulate removal of the motor while standing (or kneeling) in the cockpit footwell. For this old man, it's doable, but not easy! After releasing the hold-down bungee, the motor's cavitation plate is slightly raised over the chock (that prevents aft movement) -- then the motor is moved aft so that it may be lifted clear of the hatch frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Pete, what a good idea! We are using the same motor. Seems to have a fair amount of thrust for 2.5 hp. We found it a little fiddlesome getting the motor in and out, but doable. We have a pad that was used in the pipeline industry that is attached like a hammock in the starboard hatch. I think I like you idea better. R&D don't ya know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 That's very nice "engineering on the fly" Pete. I'd recommend some sort of removable, absorbent padding under the engine, just in case the oil or fuel decides on a boating holiday. Epoxy is very tolerant of oil and fuel, but a pad can make cleanup a bit easier and neater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrary Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thank you, PAR, for the nice comment and suggestion. I'll look for such material. Maybe start at an auto parts store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Bingo . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Or the pads they use in the hospital, with a blue poly backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 At a former boat yard employer they called them 'diapers'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 At a former boat yard employer they called them 'diapers'. I'm wearing one right now . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrary Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ace hardware had a package of 6 for "dog or puppie piddle." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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