Stromberg Carlson tongue tray for outboard? |
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Happy Tripping
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Topic: Stromberg Carlson tongue tray for outboard? Posted: 12 May 2018 at 9:32am |
I've got a 40 pound outboard motor that I am thinking of mounting on the Stromberg Carlson tongue tray. I'd use a strongly reinforced 2X6 for mounting the motor onto the tray, angled slightly with a wood block between the motor shaft and the tray itself to tilt the motor enuf to avoid the trailer jack. It looks like I could store a couple of small gas cans up there, too.
I'd hate to see my motor bouncing down the road, it would just ruin my day. Any comments??
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 12 May 2018 at 10:47am |
The tray is certainly strong enough. I would definitely drill some holes and use carriage bolts to fasten your 2x6 mount to it if you decide to do this.
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StephenH
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215 |
Posted: 12 May 2018 at 11:10am |
I definitely have some concerns about this. I don't know if a 40 pound outboard motor will have enough power to move the pod.
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StephenH
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Posted: 12 May 2018 at 11:59am |
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StephenH
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 12 May 2018 at 2:47pm |
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bp
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mcarter
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Posted: 12 May 2018 at 5:06pm |
You guys are a mess :). Now that outboard is mounted where does boat go?
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Mike Carter
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Happy Tripping
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Posted: 12 May 2018 at 5:37pm |
Thanks for your feedback. I'd p.m. you but there may be people out there who may benefit from this discussion. I like the practicality of the tray. The company's brochure shows a generator and a cooler on it, so I agree, strength is not the issue. I figure if a generator will rest there with all the bouncing a trailer gets, my much lighter motor should be ok, I'd just feel better if there were someone out there who said, "easy peasy"because I have had all the courses of The School of Hard Knocks that I can take. If I go there, carriage bolts and reinforcement of the mount with steel strips will be the order of the day! Now, I've got to persuade 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' that this is a Good Idea!
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mcarter
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Posted: 12 May 2018 at 6:21pm |
Personally I have used the SC rack for numerous carry issues. From generator with fuel can to stepladder, cooler and occasional tool bowes, very handy.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 12 May 2018 at 6:58pm |
I'd like to see how it turns out. Please post a picture or two when you get it done.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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