Avon Redshank motor bracket

[entropy]

After 33 years of rowing/paddling my Avon Redshank I'm finally getting a motor for it. I mounted the outboard bracket today and noticed it rubs right up against the tube. In one area there is a welded cross piece that has an edge that contacts the tube and actually dents it in. I'm concerned that vibrations from the motor will cause it to eventually puncture the tube (photos attached).

I think the black rubber mounting beckets may have been installed slightly out of position, causing this issue. I can't grind the weld down without compromising it so I'm going to modify the attachment at the lower beckets to stand the bracket off the tube.

I could also glue some patch material under the area of concern but I think that would only be a temporary solution.

Anyone here have experience with these motor brackets? Do they normally fit so close to the tube on an Avon? This bracket came with the boat.

No patches on this boat yet, really amazing, I want to keep it that way if I can.

[Ribtecer]

I have two of them and never had a problem.

I wouldn't glue anything unnecessary to the boat, if you're really worried could you get a piece of garden hose, preferably clear, cut it lengthwise and put it over the bars for protection from chaffing? Just a thought.

[Nos4r2]

It'll be fine, it needs to be tight to stay in place.

I've had several and still have one, never had an issue (One belonged to my father and had had brackets on since its build in 1975)
I wouldnt worry about it at all, the boat is tough as old boots.

[spartacus]

I've got an Avon 8 tender. I've dug out my bracket to take a closer look. I've seen stainless steel brackets versions too, so possibly a better finished regards the support area mentioned. The hypalon fabric is more than up to the task, but take your point if your tender is immaculate.

You could add a hypalon wear patch where it makes contact, change the bracket for a revised version - a little extreme considering you've been rowing it for 33 years, or a little Heath Robinson I know, use pipe insulation foam on that area with some gorilla tape for the time being.