My boat is on Sandusky Bay, Marblehead, Ohio.  About my outboard:
1. 6 hp, Mariner, 2 cycle, carburated
2. I believe 20"
3. GB original/ manual (I do not enjoy pulling the rope to raise, or even
coaxing the motor back down its tracks.  But it works.)

On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 1:27 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> Rob,
>
> I never thought about running the lock through the black ears. Belts and
> suspenders?
>
> Currently, the lock connecting the safety chain is run through the safety
> restraint bracket as called out in the manual (see attached). With tools,
> one could unbolt the bracket, but then, the chain is run through the stern
> rail which can also be removed with tools.
>
> Wind Lass is on a mooring making it difficult to remove an 87 lbs. engine
> and transport it to land. It's a 2005, although it runs perfectly, now that
> I cleaned and rebuilt the carb. The idle jet was probably clogged as long
> as I have owned it (2011) since it would not idle without stalling
> previously. Now, it purrs. Changing gears is a dream. I no longer fight
> with the throttle-shift interlock and tight quarters maneuvering is simple.
> I would miss her if stolen. That's what insurance is for, I suppose.
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I’d rather be sailing :~)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Lowe, Rob
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2020 12:19 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Survey
>
> Michael,
> On your motor, I see you have a safety chain attached.  Do you lock your
> motor?  I've got a padlock I use on mine.  If you align the black 'ears' on
> the motor mount tightening bolts you can get lock on them.  Having had a
> motor taken off my boat, while it was in the marina, I now make sure mine
> stays locked.  Just a thought.
>
> Rob
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