[C320-list] Securing outboard engine and gasoline

[hcreech at comcast.net]

Scott, 
I have had a Mercury 3.3 outboard for about three years and have been very satisfied. I mount it on the starboard stern rail using a WM rail mount, works very well and since the 3.3 is so light, it is easy to place on the inflatable.  I have a 1/2 gallon can that I store in the port lazzerette. We really enjoy using the inflatable in the many creeks around the Bay, last week it was Worton Creek one of our favorites.  I still hate storing and inflating the dinghy on each trip.
Sincerely,
Herb Creech
Cloud Chaser #606
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From: Scott Thompson <sthompson at toad.net>
> I'm in the market for an outboard for a dinghy and possibly for one of 
> the Honda 2000 generators that Orlando is keen on.  Questions:  Where do 
> others secure their outboards when not on the dinghy?  Do the Johnson or 
> Edson mounting brackets work well on the stern rail of a 1999 vintage 
> 320?  What kind of weight limit are we talking about to use these?  
> Also, where do others store a spare gas can on board?
> 
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, 653
> 
> 


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Sincerely,
Herb Creech
Cloud Chaser #606