Outboard Motor Mounts for Ranger Tug R23

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robbinrh

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Fluid Motion Model
R-23 (Outboard)
Hull Identification Number
FMLT2350B02
Vessel Name
Sua Sponte
Could someone rcommend a brand and type of outboard motor mount for a Ranger Tug R23? I expect to mount a 6 or 9.9 hp Yamaha.
 
I submitted the question how to remove that plastic plate on the port side swim platform where the kicker engine mount would be located but got no information back from anyone. I ended up getting a small Honda 2.3 for my inflatable (no trolling or emergancy use) that have on a rail-mount above the swim platform. This works well for me and meets my needs. I know the mount would support a 6 or 9.9 but the shafts on those larger outboards might be too long and might hit the swim platform.
 
R23 Kingfisher said:
I submitted the question how to remove that plastic plate on the port side swim platform where the kicker engine mount would be located but got no information back from anyone. I ended up getting a small Honda 2.3 for my inflatable (no trolling or emergancy use) that have on a rail-mount above the swim platform. This works well for me and meets my needs. I know the mount would support a 6 or 9.9 but the shafts on those larger outboards might be too long and might hit the swim platform.
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I wondered about that plate and assumed it was intended either as a motor mount itself or a place to install a mount, but haven't seen anything on that.
 
I have opened that plate on the swim step but am not at my boat to confirm how. I think it is screwed in from below. Inside, there is a small depression that allows the kicker mount to get secure. I was noticing my kicker mount moving and found the bolts to be loose.

If you want to mount a small motor for a dinghy, I added a rail and mount to my swim step. See picture.
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Hamster said:
I have opened that plate on the swim step but am not at my boat to confirm how. I think it is screwed in from below. Inside, there is a small depression that allows the kicker mount to get secure. I was noticing my kicker mount moving and found the bolts to be loose.

If you want to mount a small motor for a dinghy, I added a rail and mount to my swim step. See picture.
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Thanks. I'm just wondering what that depression and covering plate is for other than strengthening the area to bolt the mount over it.
 
robbinrh said:
Thanks. I'm just wondering what that depression and covering plate is for other than strengthening the area to bolt the mount over it.
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I think it is for installation of the kicker mount, then having a flat surface on the swim step.
 
Thanks again. I ordered the Bolton mount, so I'll see more when I install it.
 
You install your motor mount perpendicular to the swim platform. Bolts through. Secure nuts inside the swim step plate.
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Early model R23's have a different swim platform. For those, FM provides a Bolton motor mount.

Motor Mount 1.jpeg
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Hamster, how is that plate removed from the swim platform to access the nuts? Is it those two phillips head screw/bolt heads shown? Thanks.
 
The plates are attached by screws accessible under the swim deck. Your setup looks like it didn't have the removeable plate. I did order the Bolton setup that you have. What I'm not sure of is whether the bolts holding the mount go completely through the well the plate covers (see photo).
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