I'm planning of a similar trip however, given that I'm in Tasmania mine will be Devonport, Deal Island, Refuge cove to Eden via Bass Strait.
I scored the Tenob 25hp up/down outboard bracket off ebay for $170 posted which is a saving of over $300 so well under half price. Yes, it's 2nd hand but wow, it's in fantastic condition albeit the hardwood has a few marks but nothing other than cosmetic.
This was the last item on my shopping list so I'm pretty happy with what I've accumulated for my refurbishment.
Very happy with myself
A bit of Tenob spruiking lol
"25hp (18kw) maximum standard & 20hp max. long (20-23") shaft models. 58kg max. weight. Applies to both 2 and 4 stroke motors.
Hole centres 152mm vertical x 207mm horizontal (approx.). Bracket size: 350mm (reach) x 280mm (mounting width) x 215mm (mounting height).
Vertical movement (adjustment) 340mm (13.3/8"). In its lowest position the top edge of the timber is 83mm below horizontal.
Timber size: 260 x 190 x 35mm. Varnished hardwood. Hardwood is an ideal material because the outboard motor clamps sink slightly into the surface, thus reducing the risk of the motor slipping off. This cannot be achieved with plastic mounts."
What concerned me was the amount of outboard brackets explicitly stating NOT designed for 4 strokes and although, my 5hp - 23kg Honda 4 stroke is not too taxing on a bracket it was my insurance that concerned me. Given that if the outboard bracket did fail I might have been up s... creek with my insurance (which will come as soon as the boat is ready). Plus, the added strength and especially build quality of the Tenob was also a factor.
