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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
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<blockquote data-quote="Buster" data-source="post: 508511" data-attributes="member: 27745"><p>I agree with LDUBS they look too lightweight for motor clamps. Motor clamps probably wouldn't be stamped, they'd be forged--even on the Seagull they're forged. I could find no stamped examples in about 5 minutes of searching. These are light to medium duty. Also, as a stamped item the notches would quickly abrade a rope or line so I doubt that use. They're likely to be used in pairs with a metal rod between. </p><p>The orientation of the clamp and the notches is important and doesn't seem to work for a motor mount unless you're clamping to a horizontal, like to a deck. </p><p>I think looking at possible orientations of mounting might help. They don't seem to be sensible in some orientations and it feels most likely they'd be clamped to a horizontal base with the notch openings facing up or to a vertical base with the body hanging down. </p><p>People have joked about rod holders but my best friend's dad when I was a kid (50 years ago) trolled with 5 foot steel fishing rods. They had almost no taper and would fit in those slots. </p><p>Hopefully someone can work with those thoughts to come up with an answer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buster, post: 508511, member: 27745"] I agree with LDUBS they look too lightweight for motor clamps. Motor clamps probably wouldn't be stamped, they'd be forged--even on the Seagull they're forged. I could find no stamped examples in about 5 minutes of searching. These are light to medium duty. Also, as a stamped item the notches would quickly abrade a rope or line so I doubt that use. They're likely to be used in pairs with a metal rod between. The orientation of the clamp and the notches is important and doesn't seem to work for a motor mount unless you're clamping to a horizontal, like to a deck. I think looking at possible orientations of mounting might help. They don't seem to be sensible in some orientations and it feels most likely they'd be clamped to a horizontal base with the notch openings facing up or to a vertical base with the body hanging down. People have joked about rod holders but my best friend's dad when I was a kid (50 years ago) trolled with 5 foot steel fishing rods. They had almost no taper and would fit in those slots. Hopefully someone can work with those thoughts to come up with an answer. [/QUOTE]
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