There are 2 motor mount configurations aft of the ice box. #1 on earlier hulls like my #8 where the 2x4 verticalpost for motor bracket attach extends in height above inside of hull 12" or so. And the #2 configuration where the 2x4 post secures by attachement to the underside of the cockpit. I like that modification to the original but believe it needs more glassed in bearing surface under the cockpit.

mb

:: There should already be a piece of wood to clamp the
:: outboard to. Also I'm assuming most (certainly ones used
:: on an Express) outboards should be able to be locked in
:: the down position thus eliminating the clunking around.
::
:: Can you post pictures of under your cockpit?
::

:: -Dan

::
:: :: any suggestions for how to secure outboard motor under
:: :: the cockpit? i am considering glassing in a piece of
:: :: wood to clamp it to. right now, it clunks arount when
:: :: the boat is healed. ty, todd olsen