Trying to find a way to store 8hp dinghy outboard on 386. There’s no long enough pipe on stern pulpit to put storage motor mount. Tried port lazarette but not quite deep enough. Trying to avoid using Davits. Anyone have any ideas?
It would help if you would share some close pictures of the stern area of your boat. Looking at some sister boat photos in the gallery, there appears to be some rail space available being used by other appliances, such as a BBQ, MOB, etc. The outboard motor mount takes up very little space.Anyone have any ideas?
Yep. I even had issues with storing gasoline in a two gallon jug in the cockpit. Finally, I acquired a Torqeedo electric outboard. I can hang it on the old outboard mount in the cockpit, or I can disassemble it and store the parts in the aft cabin. It's a great little motor, and best of all, no more gasoline on my diesel powered boat!Does anyone else see a problem with storing a gas powered motor inside the boat or a closed compartment that can vent to the inside of the boat? I am assuming you drain the fuel out of the outboard before you store it inside? Just asking ?
Yes...I made a mast tabernacle outboard mount. (Sorry no photo of the outboard attached to it though)Is this too weird? - can the dinghy outboard be mounted standing up at the base of the mast? (would need braces for top and bottom, and some sort of 'boot' for it to rest on) One would also have to design a cover to prevent jib sheets from snagging on it, and to minimize spray soaking the engine. Since lots of people stow their tender on the foredeck, I wondered if this motor location might be good too - it would take weight out of the stern.