CMC BA-130 Breakaway Unit for Outboard Motors up to 130 HP, Part 13003

The CMC BA-130 Breakaway Unit (Part 13003) is a transom-mounted safety unit built for duck hunters and fishermen who run small boats and motors through shallow, stump-filled water. It is installed between the outboard motor and the boat transom, and it is rated for outboard motors up to a maximum of 130 HP. When the boat is run at speeds under 5 miles per hour in the forward direction and the motor strikes a submerged log or other obstruction, momentum causes the motor to deflect and rotate up to 45 degrees, allowing the lower unit to slide over the obstruction instead of taking a direct hit. This helps minimize damage to both the outboard motor and the transom.

A built-in drawbar spring returns the motor to its normal running position and holds it there while operating in reverse at low RPM. The BA-130 is not designed to absorb impacts while the boat is being operated in reverse. The unit is pre-drilled with the standard B.I.A. Bolt hole pattern for straightforward installation on compatible transoms. For outboard motors that mount using clamps with thumb screws, the T-H-13022 Transom Clamp Adapter is required in addition to the BA-130.

Specifications

• Brand: CMC
• Manufacturer Part Number: 13003
• Power Rating: Up to 130 HP
• Set Back: 6 inches
• Maximum Deflection Angle: Up to 45 degrees
• Maximum Operating Speed for Breakaway Function: Under 5 miles per hour, forward direction only
• Bolt Pattern: Standard B.I.A.
• Mounting Type: Transom mount, between motor and transom
• Material: Metal
• Color: White
• Dimensions: 19.25 x 19.25 x 7.5 inches
• Weight: 31 pounds
• UPC: 739697130034

Fitment

• Outboard motors up to a maximum of 130 HP
• Motors with clamps that have thumb screws require the T-H-13022 Transom Clamp Adapter

Replaces (OEM)

• No OEM cross-reference numbers listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CMC BA-130 Breakaway Unit do? The CMC BA-130 (Part 13003) mounts between an outboard motor and the boat transom so the motor can deflect and slide over submerged logs, stumps, or debris at low speeds instead of taking a direct impact.

What is the maximum HP rating for the BA-130? The BA-130 is rated for outboard motors up to a maximum of 130 HP.

Will the BA-130 protect my motor if I hit something in reverse? No. The BA-130 is designed to help minimize damage only when an obstruction is encountered while running under 5 miles per hour in the forward direction, not while operating in reverse.

How far does the motor rotate when it hits an obstruction? Momentum causes the motor to deflect and rotate up to 45 degrees on the BA-130, allowing the motor to slide over the obstruction before the drawbar spring returns it to its normal position.

Does the BA-130 fit standard bolt patterns? Yes, the unit is pre-drilled with the standard B.I.A. Bolt hole pattern used for outboard motor mounting.

Do I need any additional parts to install the BA-130? If your outboard motor mounts using clamps with thumb screws, you will also need the T-H-13022 Transom Clamp Adapter in addition to the BA-130 unit.

How much does the BA-130 weigh? The CMC BA-130 Breakaway Unit weighs 31 pounds.

What are the dimensions of the BA-130? The BA-130 measures 19.25 x 19.25 x 7.5 inches.

What is the BA-130 made of, and what color is it? The BA-130 is constructed from metal and finished in white.

How does the BA-130 differ from a tilt and trim unit? The BA-130 is a passive breakaway safety mount that lets the motor deflect over obstructions at low speed, while a tilt and trim unit is a powered device for raising and lowering the motor; they serve different purposes even though both mount between the motor and transom.

What keeps the motor in its normal running position after it deflects? A drawbar spring built into the BA-130 pulls the motor back to its normal position and holds it there while running in reverse at low RPM.

Who is the BA-130 breakaway unit designed for? It is designed for duck hunters and fishermen running small boats and motors in shallow, stump-filled water where submerged debris is common.