Engine bracket removal on seafarer 228

[Jamie Australia]

Can anyone help me with how to remove engine bracket on my seafarer228 do I unbolt through the access hole on the bracket or do I need to remove the live well and access the bolts from there?

 

[DennisG01]

When you look in the access hole, do you see bolt heads or nuts? You'll remove the nuts - whatever side of the bracket they're on. If you're lucky, the bolts won't turn, otherwise you need a second set of hands on the other side. And, reseal the bolts through the transom when you're done.

 

[Jamie Australia]

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When you look in the access hole, do you see bolt heads or nuts? You'll remove the nuts - whatever side of the bracket they're on. If you're lucky, the bolts won't turn, otherwise you need a second set of hands on the other side. And, reseal the bolts through the transom when you're done

When you look in the access hole, do you see bolt heads or nuts? You'll remove the nuts - whatever side of the bracket they're on. If you're lucky, the bolts won't turn, otherwise you need a second set of hands on the other side. And, reseal the bolts through the transom when you're done.

Thanks but I haven't had look yet as I plan to start the work next weekend, and was looking for advice in preparation.

 

[DennisG01]

You'll know the answer as soon as you look - it's pretty obvious. What I mean is, if the nuts aren't inside the bracket, then they can only be one other place. It's not like they'll be hard to find. I think you're thinking too much on this one!

Some brackets have the bolts on the outside of the bracket... are you sure yours are on the inside?

 

[Ky Grady]

Bolt heads on mine are located inside behind livewell, nuts in the bracket.

 

[Jamie Australia]

Perfect thanks for that I can now be a little prepared for the weekend as I hit a sun fish during a local tournament and need a new bracket.

 

[wrxhoon]

Wow, lucky you still got the outboard there!
On mine nuts are behind the livewell.

 

[Ky Grady]

That bracket took a good hit to break it. Like wrxhoon said, lucky your motor is still there.

 

[Jamie Australia]

Wow, lucky you still got the outboard there!
On mine nuts are behind the livewell.

That bracket took a good hit to break it. Like wrxhoon said, lucky your motor is still there.

That bracket took a good hit to break it. Like wrxhoon said, lucky your motor is still there.

That bracket took a good hit to break it. Like wrxhoon said, lucky your motor is still there.

Perfect thanks for that I can now be a little prepared for
the weekend as I hit a sun fish during a local tournament and need a new bracket.

Yes very lucky to have the outboard still attached thanks for the information about the bracket.

 

[UCPA111]

What do you intend to replace the bracket with? Just curious.

 

[Jamie Australia]

What do you intend to replace the bracket with? Just curious.

I will be replacing it with a custom built one at a local fab shop Mande from marine grade Ali and plate the back with 20mm Ali.

 

[wrxhoon]

These brackets are very well made, I wonder if the extra weight of the Honda contributed to it. Looks like you have an old 228 originally fitted with a much lighter 2 stroke, correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Jamie Australia]

These brackets are very well made, I wonder if the extra weight of the Honda contributed to it. Looks like you have an old 228 originally fitted with a much lighter 2 stroke, correct me if I'm wrong.

The seafarer is a 2007 model it originally had a Yamaha 250 four stroke with 2400hours on it when I traded it for the Honda. Gas is very expensive here in Australia and the difference between the Old Yamaha which burnt 13.6 litres per hour at troll speed to the Honda which at troll speed now burns 6.9litres per hour. The New Honda's compared to the old 2007 model Yamaha weight wise is similar(592lbs dry for the Yamaha and 609lbs dry for the 2018 Honda)

 

[wrxhoon]

If that's the case weight doesn't come in to it. I never seen on of these brackets break, even the finish on them is excellent.
I'm in Sydney , where are you at? Do you have a hardtop?
You are going to have to remove the live well to install the new bracket even if the nuts are on the outside of the transom.
I think if I was you I would re-use the same bracket but I would have it reinforced with extra aluminium plate.

 

[Jamie Australia]

If that's the case weight doesn't come in to it. I never seen on of these brackets break, even the finish on them is excellent.
I'm in Sydney , where are you at? Do you have a hardtop?
You are going to have to remove the live well to install the new bracket even if the nuts are on the outside of the transom.
I think if I was you I would re-use the same bracket but I would have it reinforced with extra aluminium plate.

I fish out Bermagui on the south coast, we are from north of Melbourne and Yes it is a hard top. Thanks for the advice I will renew the live bait pump whilst I have the tank out.

 

[wrxhoon]

I fish at Bermi when the bluefin are on, last year we got them in Bermi and Sydney. Look out for me this winter in you go up. I know another guy from Melbourne fishes Bermi with 228 .
I bought a 2013, 228G hardtop in FL, she will be leaving Jacksonville tomorrow . She will replace my current 228 soft top, should arrive in Port Kembla 11th March.

 

[Jamie Australia]

I fish at Bermi when the bluefin are on, last year we got them in Bermi and Sydney. Look out for me this winter in you go up. I know another guy from Melbourne fishes Bermi with 228 .
I bought a 2013, 228G hardtop in FL, she will be leaving Jacksonville tomorrow . She will replace my current 228 soft top, should arrive in Port Kembla 11th March.

Sounds good did you go over to inspect it personally or did you go through a brokerage?

 

[wrxhoon]

I found the boat for sale on the net , then engaged a surveyor to inspect and report. I bought several boats from USA before this .
If it was on the west coast I would fly over but I can never find anything on the west.