Outboard Removal

foolproof · Nov 24, 2013

The first thing I would do is tie a rope around the engine, then cleat it off so that it can't go in the drink. Then, remove the gas line and any other wires, etc. to the engine. Next, loosen the clamps enough to clear the mount. Lean over the railing and grab hold, then lift it up to the rail. Rest it there to reposition your hold, uncleat the rope and lift it over the rail. Of course at this point the engine has no safety rope, so pull with caution so as to not send it to the bottom.

GeorgiaBII · Nov 25, 2013

Raise the sail.
Use 4:1 block from boom to lift motor over transom.
Use a safety rope as mentioned above.
Try not to mash fingers!

elliott2254 · Nov 25, 2013

arlouper said:
I want to take my 8hp outboard off my C22 so I can bring her home and do some maintenance and repairs. How the H do I get this 100 pound thing off my boat while it's still in the water and how do I mitigate the risk of dropping her in the drink while I'm at it.

Complicating factor: I have no friends I can ask to help and my beloved is with child, so she's been benched for tasks like this.

thanks.

I have just recently replaced the Honda 7.5 on my C25 with a Nissan 9.8. I backed the boat into the slip so I had good access to the motor. Disconnect all lines to motor. Find someone to help. Then lift and sit the motor down on the correct side. I was going to do it myself, but a slip mate came along and helped. When the new motor was installed, my wife helped by telling me where to move the motor. With care it is very doable. A little help goes a long way. Having access from the dock makes it much easier. I am not particularly strong and I am 71.

$tingy Sailor · Nov 25, 2013

arlouper,
All good suggestions here. You can do it. I have an 87 lb. Yamaha 8HP on my boat and I mount and dismount mine everytime I launch. That's BEFORE I put her in the water, though

Find some help and mind your back. I'd go with elliot2254's suggestion of backing the motor up to a dock rather than try to lift it over the pushpit.

For a link to some good motor stand plans, see the post on my blog, Outboard motor stand. It will make moving and working on the motor a lot easier.

Good luck!

Patrice · Nov 25, 2013

Hi,
I would go as mentioned back to your slip.
But also, put a safety line to the engine and where ever you can, cleat to dock or other. If by any chance something append, it won't go down further than the line length, and can retrieve it.
Motor can always be recovered and cleaned.
A finger or a back is a little more trouble to get back.

Merlin Clark · Nov 25, 2013

$tingy Sailor said:
arlouper,
All good suggestions here. You can do it. I have an 87 lb. Yamaha 8HP on my boat and I mount and dismount mine everytime I launch. That's BEFORE I put her in the water, though Find some help and mind your back. I'd go with elliot2254's suggestion of backing the motor up to a dock rather than try to lift it over the pushpit.

For a link to some good motor stand plans, see the post on my blog, Outboard motor stand. It will make moving and working on the motor a lot easier.

Good luck!

Is that a shifter on the tiller handle (your Yamaha in pic of stand)?

grahamfhunt · Nov 25, 2013

Google 'outboard motor lifting sling' and see your lifting options. I back my boat up to the dock. You can lift the engine with the boom and tackle method, when it is clear you can back your stern right up to the dock. Have two wheel cart on the dock ready to take your motor. A friend helping is the best way.

$tingy Sailor · Nov 25, 2013

Yes: forward, neutral, and reverse. It's a great motor and I love it. Easy to start, reliable, quiet, and powerful. Too much power for my use, actually. I sail at inland lakes and full throttle is more than the hull can displace. I'd prefer it were smaller/lighter, maybe 6HP. But the PO used it offshore where I can see the extra power coming in handy now and then. I hope to work up to taking her out in the San Juans someday, so will see.

merlinuxo said:
Is that a shifter on the tiller handle (your Yamaha in pic of stand)?

kpgraci · Nov 25, 2013

Mine is a bit lighter, but I find it easier at high tide, then I secure the boat to the dock so it has little movement. A safety line on the motor (or is a retrieval line?). I tie a rope to the motor handle and actually lift that - it gives my old back better leverage - then with one foot on the boat and one on the dock lift it out.

I like the idea of using the boom if that's possible with your setup - that would be ideal.

Merlin Clark · Nov 25, 2013

$tingy Sailor said:
Yes: forward, neutral, and reverse. It's a great motor and I love it. Easy to start, reliable, quiet, and powerful. Too much power for my use, actually. I sail at inland lakes and full throttle is more than the hull can displace. I'd prefer it were smaller/lighter, maybe 6HP. But the PO used it offshore where I can see the extra power coming in handy now and then. I hope to work up to taking her out in the San Juans someday, so will see.

Sorry to the OP to spin off on this tangent but that rig is SWEET!

Scotty C-M · Nov 25, 2013

One other thing. It is very common for people to help each other in harbors. Ask your neighbors for a hand and while some may not be able to (bad backs, etc.) and some may choose not to (always a few) often you will find a helping hand and perhaps a new friend. Oh yes, you will be asked to help someday (pass it forward).

Patrice · Nov 29, 2013

Can't you ask an employer of the marina ?
Give the guy some cash and ask him to stop by.
It could be some money well invested, no motor drop or a bad back ....

hewebb · Dec 5, 2013

Make a sling around the motor and use halyard to lift. Need help to guide motor from boat to dock without hitting things.