Belhaven motor mount

[Scott Dunsworth]

I got my transom wedge finished and mounted today. So you folks that are building a Belhaven don't forget that you have to make a special arrangement for mounting the motor. The transom leans in I think 11 degrees, so you can't just mount the bracket without a spacer. Mine puts the mount at about 5 degrees past vertical.

Also here is a picture of the built in garage these boats carry with them.

I need a little longer tarp.

Scott

[Tom Williams]

Beautiful work Scott. Who's motor mount did you buy? I'm going to put one on my CS17 this fall as a replacement for my electric drive for my 3-4 day camping trips. I'm been thinking about building my own but ... I like the looks of yours. My Dad gave a 1960-something 3 HP Johnson outboard that needs some TLC (another winter project).

By the way, the 30 Lb thrust Minkota electric is working out great for my daysails. It pushes the boat to about 3-4 knots. It's just the ticket for getting out of the launches and getting in when the wind gives up. I recommend that option for other builders.

Thanks for the pics!!

Tom

[Joe Nelson CS#35]

Scott,

Been following your progress...everything looks great!

I need to make a wedge for my motor mount too. I mounted it to the specifications, but forgot to add for the rocker in the hull...so my mount is a little high. Plus the plumb transom keeps the motor angled up a bit. I assume that the mounts are made for a 12 degree transom.

How did you make the wedge? I was thinking of making a sled for the planer that is angled at 12 degrees and keep running it through until the desired thicknes is acheived.

[Scott Dunsworth]

Tom it is a fulton. I bought it off ebay for about $65 new in the box. I was very patient and I finally got one cheap.

Joe I cut 3 1"x 2"x11"s from corner to corner to make wedges then laminated them on a piece of ply. Rounded the and cleaned it all up. You have to make sure you drill the mounting holes square with the face not the side that mates up with the transom.

I could have used a few more degrees of angle. My motor cavitation plate is level in the water and it works great. Just would be nice to have that extra adjustment.

Scott

[sandy claws]

Scott, just read where you would like a few more degrees of adjustment on your motor mount. :idea: What if you were to shorten the upper leg of the mount or move the fastening point :?: You could experiment on paper to get the correct angle. ex. If both legs were the same length and spaced the same distance apart the motor mount board would stay parallel to the transom mount. If you changed any of the dimensions,then the motor board would then be angled differently. Just a thought, haven't tried it myself.

Rog...

[Joe Nelson CS#35]

As I recall, ABYC standard for transom angle is 14 degrees +/- 2 degrees. So anything from 12 to 16 degrees would meet ABYC standard. I would shoot for 14 degrees from plumb. Thats going to put your motor at the correct angle. I gotta do the same this winter for my CS20.

[Scott Dunsworth]

If I was doing it again I would add about 5 degrees more to the wedge. But after using the outboard for 4 months I will not go to the trouble. I can't tilt the motor any farther down. But she seems about right were shes at now. I can get around 7 mph with the 4.5 hp.

Scott