Unorthodox approach to auxiliary engine on Sib

[kaman]

After running out of petrol in my Sib 400 yards from land I thot what the hell leave the Jerry can be and row ashore.
I was rather unsettled when my old man and I couldn't make headway toward shore as the receding tide combined with off shore wind pushed us further out to sea.
I decided to set about making an auxiliary engine mount it looks as follows.........

It works as follows.......



Not pretty but better than a set of paddles

[James]

Looks good mate

[9-R]

I like that idea. Also allows you to use transom wheels as well. How does it swing out over the tube into the water? Does it have a slider?

[kaman]

Hi 9-R.
The outboard engine goes on a piece of box section when it's deployed.
This engine mount has a narrower sleeve which slots in to the bracket which is attached to the transom.

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If it's calm I'll put the aux on the outrigger and tilt the main engine up and use the aux for trolling.
If im out on a sight seeing the jolly the aux engine is mounted over the transom.
I use a wooden block to hold the aux engine in the up position - this removes any stress on being put on the tilt mechanism.
A ratchet strap stops the aux bouncing up and down when on the move in a chop.
As I said it ain't pretty but it does what it's supposed to