Searider A-Frame transom bracket

[6950rpm]

Am gradually acquiring the various parts to refurbish my Searider, the last item was an A-Frame which has come complete with brackets although I have a quick question. Both of my brackets have a additional bit of metal like the one on the left (I realise it's upside down) in this picture...



What are they for?

Thanks in advance.

[PeterM]

It may have been to hold a bottle of something (water or oil maybe for dry starting on hms whatever ) . ? Was discussed at some point but i can't recall the exact details. An sr expert will be along soon.

[Nos4r2]

If you mean the bit at 5 o'clock on the left hand bracket, it's for a spring loaded retractable bolt to stop the A-frame from coming out on its own.

It's not really needed. Mine's never had them.

[matt h]

The Brackets on the bottom are for the engine flushing attachment, bit like a hydraulic hose attachment right angled

[whisper]

Originally Posted by matt h

The Brackets on the bottom are for the engine flushing attachment, bit like a hydraulic hose attachment right angled

Correct, they run the engines while lowering them off of the ships at speed, also used for flushing/testing etc

[6950rpm]

That makes an awful lot of sense. Thank you.

I think I will just use them as somewhere to secure the sea socks too when not in use.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by whisper

Correct, they run the engines while lowering them off of the ships at speed, also used for flushing/testing etc

Oddly, I've seen them with a spring loaded bolt in there as well. Guess it was a modification...