outboard fixing bolts question

[arkamelis]

hi guys, is there a good reason why the fixing bolts have the nut go on the outside, majority of outboards i have come across have the bolt going through the transom from the inside and nut on the outside, any reason for this
im just curious if someone was going to steel your outboard doesn't this make it easier

[arkamelis]

also i will be looking into a outboard lock, i think its a requirement for insurance any recommendations

[gtflash]

Nuts on inside are securer from theft. However access can cause issues for either way round. Don’t reckon it matters unless your fitting a lock.

[kalin]

Not all are outside. Honda specially BF50 they are inside in service instructions.

[arkamelis]

i guess just personal preference then, unless fitting a lock, but i guess theres nothing wrong with fitting that on the inside ether

[breezeblock]

Originally Posted by arkamelis

i guess just personal preference then, unless fitting a lock, but i guess theres nothing wrong with fitting that on the inside ether

until its seized and its a total bugger to get off

[Davie]

When fitting front mount hydraulic cylinder the nuts to the outside as the excess thread on the bolt may touch ram on full tilt and full lock either way.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Davie

When fitting front mount hydraulic cylinder the nuts to the outside as the excess thread on the bolt may touch ram on full tilt and full lock either way.

Yep.My Opti fouls that way round, so nuts are outside.

[phantom 19]

I worked at Yamaha dealer for nearly 20 years. I never once fitted an outboard with the nuts on the inside - they look so much neater with them on the outside.

If it was a nice boat I would trim the bolt down as well to have 10mm protruding and refinish the cut ends on my Myford.

[arkamelis]

i guess at the end of the day, if some is determined to have your outboard don't think it would make much difference whether the bolts are on the inside or outside.