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Originally Posted by garagenc
Inside I would use a full plate 1/4" thk across the transom to disburse the force on the transom. The plate should be a minimum of 4" larger than the distance across and above the outside area of the angle frame dimension.
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Thanks for the detailed reply. I'll have to see what the local scrapyard has for stainless angles. Its not inexpensive.
I assume the inside plate can be aluminum since it's basically funtioning like a giant washer. Would you think that a 6" or 8" square plate for each of the bolts would serve nearly as well, or would you stick with your recommendation of a giant plate? I think an 18" 6061 aluminum plate 1/4" thick can be had for around $40.
The old motor was bolted to the transom with 4 bolts. OK to bolt bracket to transom using just these four?