[Rhodes22-list] Motor Hoists and engine weights

[Richard F Sheehan]

Dear mkorsten;

I own an '87 R22.  My original motor lift was broken when I bought the
boat.  I spent one of the most useful $300.00 I paid to get the new lift.
 My advice:  GO FOR IT!

Dick

On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 16:56:31 -0500 mkorsten at optonline.net writes:
> I own a 1988 Rhodes 22 which came equipped with the original motor 
> mount. It seems in good shape and hoists and lowers my present 
> engine (a 9.9 HP Johnson 2 stroke circa 1988) without any problems.  
> For a number of reasons, I would like to purchase a new  9.9 HP 4 
> stroke engine for the coming sailing season. These engines are 
> considerably heavier (100-110 lbs) than what I now own. My questions 
> to the readers of this list are as follows: Is it advisable to 
> upgrade the motor hoist to accommodate these heavier loads? If so, 
> should I purchase it from GB or some other source? Thanks for your 
> insights on this issue.
> 
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Richard F. Sheehan
218 Pier D
Naples, FL 34112
239-793-0053
dickshee at juno.com

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