I have decided to pull my Honda 8 hp outboard and work on it at home. I am getting a Mercury 5 hp propane that is thirty pounds lighter and two 11 lb tanks will fit in the H240 fuel compartment. I have ordered a sling for the Honda and plan to back into my slip and maneuver the stern into a corner to facilitate an easier pull. It is just too hard on my back to work on the Honda with the boat in the water. I have never had an engine on a sailboat and I wouldn't have one now except that it is required by Aqualand in order to navigate the marina.
My son Shawn asked his friend Peter to help me with changing out the engines. I pulled the new Mercury to the slip, hoisted it off the mount using the mast support pole and the main sheet blocks, and peter swung it on to the dock. We then lowered the Mercury onto the mount. I will have the propane tank filled today and move her to the new slip this week.
I went to the lake this morning and packed up the power cord and dock lines. The new Mercury started right up just like my old Marquis (always had good luck with Mercury's). I putted right over to the new dock. It is a much nicer neighborhood; The whole dock is new as it was replaced several year ago after the micro burst destroyed it along with many boats. She looks right at home and not only do I have electricity but also water. What a country!.
My son Shawn asked his friend Peter to help me with changing out the engines. I pulled the new Mercury to the slip, hoisted it off the mount using the mast support pole and the main sheet blocks, and peter swung it on to the dock. We then lowered the Mercury onto the mount. I will have the propane tank filled today and move her to the new slip this week.
I went to the lake this morning and packed up the power cord and dock lines. The new Mercury started right up just like my old Marquis (always had good luck with Mercury's). I putted right over to the new dock. It is a much nicer neighborhood; The whole dock is new as it was replaced several year ago after the micro burst destroyed it along with many boats. She looks right at home and not only do I have electricity but also water. What a country!.
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