Outboard Removal

ElBichoMalo · #1 01-27-2008, 08:51 PM

Hey guys,

Wife decided if I bought a boat, she could buy new floors. Been busy, dealing with that, so not much time to start my project yet. Just trying to "get my ducks in a row" though.

I'm going to start off re-coring the hatches and then jump into the transom. However, never done anything like this, so I am a little green. Got to wondering, what is the best/easiest way to pull an outboard? Not exactly lightweight. Is there a special jack or cherrypicker? How about a stand for during the transom rebuild? Obviously, you have all done this, so should be an easy answer I hope!

Thanks,
Evan.

billythekid · #2 01-27-2008, 09:06 PM

there should be a bolt pattern on top of the outboard where you can screw 3 bolts into with a chain and lift it off with an engine hoist or chain hoist.

ElBichoMalo · #3 01-27-2008, 10:02 PM

Cheapest engine hoist at Harbor Freight is $130. Is this as good as it gets, or is there another way? Seems I have seen a photo of a special bracket adapted to a pallet jack?

strick · #4 01-28-2008, 01:35 AM

Just buy the engine stand. It is money well spent. Make sure that you get one that is adjustable. The one I have has little arms that the engine bolts to and these little arms will move around to accommodate the hole pattern of most engines.

strick

dcobbett · #5 01-28-2008, 11:33 AM

I rented an engine hoist last fall for $35/day, including a chain with a hook.

Fr. Frank · #6 01-28-2008, 08:01 PM

Engine hoist can be rented, and an outboard engine stand can be built out of 2x6 lumber for about $35 including hardware, or about $45 including good rolling casters.

After years of renting or borrowing shop cranes, I bought the $160 2-ton foldable one from Harbor freight. This was after having a half-million dollar spinal surgery. I have had the crane for about a year, and it seems I use it at least once a month to move a lawnmower, or generator, or outboard motor. (I'm not supposed to pick up more than 75 lbs anymore.)

When I was in my 20's I used to physically pick up V4 OMC and I6 Merc outboards and smaller, and set them on the back of boats, which is part of the reason for the back surgery and my extensive titanium hardware collection in my back)