I have a 2004 longshaft, Honda 9.9 on a Catalina 25 (1980). This motor has a plastic cowling underneath, which means that you can not 'strap' it to move or lift it. The only way to lift it is by a plastic handle; the motor weighs about 120 pounds. With the boat in the water, while lowering the motor, using a winch, onto the motor mount, the plastic handle broke. Fortunately, the motor was over the motor mount and it landed in place on the mount. Recently, the plastic lock mechanism on the tiller that secures the acceleration level has stopped functioning. The shop that I bought the motor from tells me that you have to be careful about overtightening the locking mechanism. Hmmm, why is it so delicate? Since the motor is still under warranty (a good thing), I can get the repairs made if I bring it in (a bad thing, because it's so heavy and wrapped in plastic cowling). How do you lift this engine? Should I have bought a lighter, simpler Tohatsu?
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Heavyweight Honda
What are you using to weigh the Honda 9.9. I had a Honda 9.9 4 stroke back in the late 80's on my C25, and I could carry it anywhere. I must be a superman! I think it weighs 1/2 that with too much oil in the crankcase.
What are you using to weigh the Honda 9.9. I had a Honda 9.9 4 stroke back in the late 80's on my C25, and I could carry it anywhere. I must be a superman! I think it weighs 1/2 that with too much oil in the crankcase.
Lifting a Honda
I have taken my 2005 Honda 9.9 on and off my O'Day 23 using a Davis motor lift harness and a home made block & tackle. Contrary to the advertisment, the Davis harness does not fit around "four stroke motors" and I had to add another piece of nylon straping to secure the motor for lifting. I never had any concern about crushing the bottom section of cowling since the load is pretty well spead out by the harness. Davis makes good stuff, but there are other manufacturers too. Good luck. PS I have had the same trouble with the speed control knob - it is flimsy.
I have taken my 2005 Honda 9.9 on and off my O'Day 23 using a Davis motor lift harness and a home made block & tackle. Contrary to the advertisment, the Davis harness does not fit around "four stroke motors" and I had to add another piece of nylon straping to secure the motor for lifting. I never had any concern about crushing the bottom section of cowling since the load is pretty well spead out by the harness. Davis makes good stuff, but there are other manufacturers too. Good luck. PS I have had the same trouble with the speed control knob - it is flimsy.
Hondas
My C22 had a recent model Honda 8hp motor. It weighed over 110 lbs. It was a great motor in that it was quiet and smooth but the weight was just too big a hassle for us. We replaced it with a Nissan 6hp that weighs 55 lbs. What a difference! It is not as smooth or quiet as the Honda but we don't motor much anyway.
My C22 had a recent model Honda 8hp motor. It weighed over 110 lbs. It was a great motor in that it was quiet and smooth but the weight was just too big a hassle for us. We replaced it with a Nissan 6hp that weighs 55 lbs. What a difference! It is not as smooth or quiet as the Honda but we don't motor much anyway.
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