Comments on: Outboard vs Diesel for Horizon Cats https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/02/outboard-vs-diesel-for-horizon-cats Stories about Boats and Boating Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:43:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: skip https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/02/outboard-vs-diesel-for-horizon-cats/comment-page-1#comment-178 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:07:10 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/outboard-vs-diesel-for-horizon-cats#comment-178 I have one of those ‘cheap’ motor mounts. They are purchased by Hutchins from West Marine or other outlets. My 5 hp sits on mine. It is rated for 20 hp. More then you’ll ever need on a H.C.

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]]> By: Gerry https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/02/outboard-vs-diesel-for-horizon-cats/comment-page-1#comment-184 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:12:35 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/outboard-vs-diesel-for-horizon-cats#comment-184 I have this version as well, and am satisfied with the outboard. I test-sailed the diesel version when I was looking at the boat, and it was pretty neat. However,I realized that in north Texas, there are very few marine diesel specialists, but lots of good outboard mechanics, and this influenced my choice. That, and the price difference. Really, the only problem I’ve had is moving the motor up and down on the motor mount, as my motor lock gets in the way. As far as balance goes, the battery box is on the stbd side, and balances out the motor on the port side. BTW, if you want a cheap motor mount, try the one on a Catalina 22; Com-Pac has a much better one.

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