[C320-list] FW: Securing outboard engine and gasoline

[Scott Thompson]

That's helpful Karl.  Thanks.  You have quite the picture gallery 
there.  Is there some reason you don't just keep the outboard on the 
dinghy given that you have davits?  I thought one advantage of davits is 
that I wouldn't have to move the outboard back and forth to the rail 
every time I want to launch or retrieve the dinghy.



Karl Mielenhausen _/) wrote:
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> You can see how my 5hp OB is attached here...
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> http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album92/DCP_2967
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> Bracket used is the West Marine #WMM-1
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> I recommend a short length of vertical tubing and the Tee fitting, otherwise the bracket will pivot on the horizontal rail.
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> Although the OB has an internal tank, I tend to use the external tank which I keep in the dingy. In the rare case where I carry spare gasoline on board, I keep it in the anchor locker.
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> Karl Mielenhausen
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> 2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"
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> New Bern, NC
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> http://members.cox.net/mielen/
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> From: Scott Thompson [mailto: sthompson at toad.net]
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> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
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> Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:46:36 -0400
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> Subject: [C320-list] Securing outboard engine and gasoline
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> I'm in the market for an outboard for a dinghy and possibly for one of <br>the Honda 2000 generators that Orlando is keen on.  Questions:  Where do <br>others secure their outboards when not on the dinghy?  Do the Johnson or <br>Edson mounting brackets work well on the stern rail of a 1999 vintage <br>320?  What kind of weight limit are we talking about to use these?  <br>Also, where do others store a spare gas can on board?<br><br>Scott Thompson<br>Surprise, 653<br><br><br>
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