Hanging a swing up mount on a cat will be -uhm- interesting (yeah,
interesting - that's the word!).
You might hang it off the back spreader tube, but how to brace that for
the thrust and vibration?

Four stroke engines have an oil sump - so swinging it up sideways may be a
problem. Oil leaking in the water will get you more attention than you
may want. And the slick points straight at the offender.

I wonder if that little light weight cat would move well with a trolling
motor? Sure would be easier to install.


Richard

Hi Richard,
i was thinking more a 'lift up mount' than a swing up mount. While that may
sound funny, the basic idea I guess would be some kind of track up the mast,
maybe even with a block to help lift it. It would drop down onto some kind
of mount at the base of the mast. You are right about the oil... There are
only two positions that it can be stored in without leaking oil everywhere.

I had thought about the trolling motor last year, but gave it up to get a
new outboard. While the many advantages of the trolling motor are nice (no
sound, no smoke, no 'starting problems' etc) they are outweighed by the lack
of available fuel. Also, storing batteries isnt the easiest thing on a
beach cat ;-)

I made up a bracket this afternoon mounted off the stern amidships. Like
most of my projects, it was done to a deadline, not a standard ;-) I made
it up out of some old decking, some caulk, and some screws. Galvanised
bolts to attach to frame. Total cost; about $4 plus 30 minutes work. Will
let you know if it goes any good.

Shaun