Dingy Outboard lift

[Ozana]

Thank you for all your answers to the Dingy drag article.Since it looks like the least towing drag would be without the motor on, I would like to ask if anybody has any ideas on how to rig a pulley system or an inexpensive davit to bring the engine (73 lbs) up/down to the rail mount (I want to save my back).Thank you

 

[chet p]

GARHAUER!!!!!

garhauer marine in Ca. has one for about $190 the is great and folds down for storage check it out

 

[Tim Schaaf]

I thought I would make my own......

....and I did. Quite simple, really, but by the time I had bought the tubing, found I had to run a gusset up the interior, had the welding done, and bought the fittings, I think I could have bought the Garhauer for less. On the other hand, it was an interesting project, and I have a "custom" fit.

 

[NEIL WALTERS]

Outboard motor lift

I just bought a Honda 8HP motor that weighs 110lbs. I also bought a Garhauer davit that is great. I can remove my motor with the help of one other person just for help in an emergency. It cost $199 and is extremly well made. You do have to have a stern rail though to attach it to. It is easily removed to store when not in use.

 

[TJ Morrissey]

Dinghy Outboard Davit

Check out the Forespar Nova Lift I and II. Been using one for two years. Makes lifting and lowering the outboard much easier on the crew.

 

[Paul]

110 lbs? Is it the new rounded style

My 1994 Honda 8HP with a 20 inch shaft only weighs 85 lbs. I routinely lift it on and off the boat by myself with no lift. I was thinking of getting one of the newer models but not if they've gained that much weight.Paul1974 C27

 

[Larry Watkins]

Engine lifter

Ozana; Forespar makes a nice lifter that can be quickly set up and taken down, once the lower ball and the middle ring is in place. Defender Ind. carries them for about $175, (that was the price six years ago, anyway)

 

[Les Murray]

Neil, what size bolts did you use?

I just bought the Garhauer lift over the winter and will be installing it in the next few weeks. What size bolts did you use for the thru-deck fitting? I read that it uses #10 bolts, but how long? I would think no more than 1 1/2 inches.Thanks for the help,Les Murrays/v Ceilidh'86 C-36 #560