Rather obvious you haven't built a Rascal as the aluminum straps mount to a wood beam! I've a .46 TT on mine. The aluminum mounting straps will fatigue and break. I've replaced mine with steel.
Yes: I have built a rascal and own one at present. You want a pic ?
Go to my web site under neith my signature and look at the blue one.
Like I said I dont use any strap type engine mounts and I didnt,didnt,
didnt,didnt,didnt,didnt, use it on the rascal that I DID BUILD AND DO
HAVE.
The majority here thanks its not a good first trainer. You are
entitled to your opinion.