banaari 27 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Seeking ideas on this one ... how to easily get an outboard on and off the back, singlehanded. It's a Yamaha 8, not exactly the heaviest object in creation, but it's on a lifting bracket and hence about 8 inches aft of the transom. And due to the angles, it's nigh on impossible - just can't get the necessary lift without falling off the stern! Don't want to leave it on the back 'cause I think it'll just be a magnet for those critters with an eye to portable valuables... so would like to remove it and park it in the cabin when not in use. Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
Megwyn 2 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 We have a cover for ours - covers it right up. Nice light grey colour - and old looking. Looks like there is nothing of value beneath it really. Far too heavy for me to lift off - that's a 'for the boss' job. M Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 A lot of cruisers will paint the outboard with flat grey paint as soon as they buy it, same reasoning. Can you hang a block and tackle off the end of the main boom? Link to post Share on other sites
Ptown 14 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Difficult without bolting something on the transom to stand on. But one bit of advice: when moving it consider tying it on... Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 77 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 we use a combination of the boarding ladder and a tiny ledge on the transom, each of which are enough for one person to get leverage. it's really a two-person job with our 10hp though, given the fairly catastrophic nature of failure. where do you keep the boat? it's a lot easier in calm conditions. on a bouncy day at the swing mooring it can be exciting. Link to post Share on other sites
banaari 27 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (...) given the fairly catastrophic nature of failure. Exactly where do you keep the boat? Ultimately, a pile mooring in the Kerikeri basin. Quite like the notion of a ledge... wouldn't take much, just something to park one foot on. Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Ive got a 15hp hanging on the back of Mercenary on a bracket. And its a pain in the ass to lift off, Do it most times we race. But definately a fan of tying it on first! Then just go nuts out and lift i have found tends to work. Agree on the weight thing its bloody heavy at 37kg. Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Have you thought of trying one of these either tied to a block on the boom end (as Squid suggested) or to a halyard with someone on the other end to share some of the weight? Link to post Share on other sites
OYSTR 1 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Have you thought of trying one of these either tied to a block on the boom end (as Squid suggested) or to a halyard with someone on the other end to share some of the weight? Where would one acquire such a thing in NZ. Googled and best I could find was a not the greatest looking DIY http://www.swing-lift.com/index.php?pr=Build_your_own_harness Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rocket Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Two sail ties and three knots... Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 OYSTR, I've not tried buying one in NZ but I'd have thought they are available here or easily homemade. Otherwise you could look offshore e.g. http://www.jslboatproducts.co.uk/boatproducts.htm (scroll halfway down the page) http://www.safety-marine.co.uk/outboard-engine-accessories/p5226s28/davis-motor-caddy-outboard-engine-lifting-sling.htm http://www.coastalinflatables.com/accessories.html (scroll down again) Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 made one for lifting a 30hp outboard - fantastic if you can get a halyard to it - two people, one on halyard one tending outboard. Mind fingers. Link to post Share on other sites
col j 0 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 stand on the hull side of the outboard bracket. do it with the 8hp for the ssanz. with legs either side of the backstay. in saying that iv seen some people really struggle with it. think of an easy way to get turned around without getting tied up and do it that way. nothing like having an arm either side of the backstay or having you one side and the outboard the other wrapped around the behind the backstay Link to post Share on other sites
idlerboat 116 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 just a few thoughts.. *8 HP is heavy enough ! I see some friends strugle with theirs from dingy to boat and back...me I have a pissy 2.5 for my dingy : ) To your problem. Using straps as per previous posts ...buy the lengths get a few fittings and stich it your self or get one of the sail guys to do it...(do it once type of thing).. Next using your main sheet, attach it, with the topping lift holding the boom up say 30 deg to increase the height.. It will still be pulling forewards but at a better angle...then using a normal sausage type fender as a roller and to protect your transome, gently lift/pull it. With the purchase forwards and high you should be just about able to swing it down your companionway...... I dont know your boat so cant guess the angles, but you should be able to do it easily and after a few goes set up a system that makes it straightforward.. I think you are being sensible. Dealing with awkward weights is about being inventive not stronger...your back will thank you.. cheers m Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 oars? Link to post Share on other sites
banaari 27 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 oars? Hmmmm: "No" Already tried one alternative: Anybody who happened to be around the Milford Marina on Anniversary Day would have been privy to our ignominious arrival under tow, due to the intransigence of the previous outboard. (Which is now clocking up a spectacular number of bids in $1 increments on TradeMe, and good luck to 'em.) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Yuloh? Link to post Share on other sites
banaari 27 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Yuloh? Have to admit, have been temped to investigate. Although final mooring is about two miles up river from the sea and the current berth is graced with a weir, considerable flow, and the occasional need to hold position while something else transits. And if I'm STILL there if/when they build a lifting bridge over the creek things would REALLY get interesting. Anybody actually tried a yuloh? Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Just a thought about the strap idea, you might even find that a safety harness could be made to fit with little or no alteration.... dunno.... need to check it. Link to post Share on other sites
Changed 10 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Wet box the outboard. Problem solved. Link to post Share on other sites
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