The curse of kerny

[two stroke mick]

Out to day and the saddle broke on one side very disappointed now looking for a replacement saddle for outboard engine any idea replacement cost.

[kerny]

Which side Mick? Feel for you as well mate mine was still under warranty so no charge. If you have a gap between the engine mount and the top of the transom make sure you block it with a piece of hard plastic strip.
I will take a pic of mine and post it later.

[kerny]

Looks like it's going to be open season on Etecs after this.......bring on Matt H 😣

[two stroke mick]

Broke on the starboard side. There is not much mention of broken saddles on this size of out board

[two stroke mick]

I had my engine raised thus it is about one inch above the transom

[kerny]

Feck me same side as mine then 😣

If your outboard is raised leaving a gap between the transom when you get it fixed make sure that you put a block between it to strengthen it....like mine in the pics.....

[two stroke mick]

Kerry where did you get a strip of plastic like that

[kerny]

Ian at Liverpool Power Boats did it Mick.

[willk]

TSM, do you want me to change this thread title to "Spontaneous Etec Disintegration"?

The Curse of Kerny is a different thing...

[rocknrolla]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

I had my engine raised thus it is about one inch above the transom

Well Looey if there is a gap or space:non ono:sum't az gotta giv,its like throw'n a engine in a car 25mm of the mounts, it a good ,and it a gunna last ,the energy as got to go sum wear

[two stroke mick]

Will the thread can be called that if you want but a more helpful title would be I am looking for a replacement saddle for etec

[willk]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

I am looking for a replacement saddle for etec

Starboard I understand...

Starbord Stern Bracket 336506 Evinrude 40 250 HP Outboard Boat E Tec Engine | eBay

[two stroke mick]

Ta wilk

[two stroke mick]

Photos of stern brackets

[kerny]

Exactly same as mine if you can dig up my old thread TSM.

[two stroke mick]

This failure begs the question what caused the failure. Bad driving? Bad design? Poor materials? Raising the engine by one bolt hole and as a result the engine is not sitting on the transom? Driving too hard sea when the wind was first 24 _ 27 kn?
How do I prevent such a failure again? (Don't say leave the rib in the shed.
Tsm

[69cmw]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

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How do I prevent such a failure again? (Don't say leave the rib in the shed.

Tsm

Buy a different make of engine .... 👍

[kerny]

Like Rocky said it's the gap between the engine and transom inho.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

This failure begs the question what caused the failure. Bad driving? Bad design? Poor materials? Raising the engine by one bolt hole and as a result the engine is not sitting on the transom? Driving too hard sea when the wind was first 24 _ 27 kn?
How do I prevent such a failure again? (Don't say leave the rib in the shed.
Tsm

IMO by having your engine unsupported from the last point on the transom face you have a fulcrum from that point. The engine when at power creates tremendous pressure pushing at the transom, over time it will create fatigue it's cast alloy after all and isn't good in shock scenarios such as you have there.
I feel for you though mick hope you get sorted.

Cheers

[Chris]

Originally Posted by two stroke mick

I had my engine raised thus it is about one inch above the transom

When did you have it raised Mick ?