[Rhodes22-list] Outboard motor handling

[Michael McKay]

I also have the 8hp Mercury and like it for the same reason as Bob.  I haven’t towed much, but I have left the outboard mounted when I do and it didn’t seem to be a problem.  Other members of my sailing club also leave their outboards in place when towing their non-Rhodes boats.  You definitely need a second person to help.  

I’m curious to know what other Rhodies recommend regarding leaving the motor on it mount while trailering?

Michael McKay
s/v Liber 2006/2018

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> On Aug 30, 2021, at 12:33 PM, Weiss, Robert L via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> I have an 8hp Mercury because it has the shift on the handle and I don't have to lean over the back of the boat to shift it. I think it weighs about 90 lbs. I can get it in and out of my car with a little help. But it definitely takes 2 people to put it on and off the back of the boat. I back the boat into my slip to do this. Not an easy task with the motor lift that flops forward.
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> Bob
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> Robert L Weiss Jr.
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> I'm interested in how you move your outboard around.
> 
> This winter I'm planning to pull the Yamaha Saildrive out of my boat and
> install an outboard. I have most of the parts for the motor lift from GB.
> I've done my best to search the archives and other online resources. The
> consensus seems to lean toward a 8hp or 9.9hp Honda or Yamaha 4 stroke long
> shaft (20"). I also want an electric start, an alternator and remote
> throttle controls.
> 
> I was hoping to find an 8hp model since it's a bit lighter, but there seem
> to many more 9.9hp engines out there. I was considering buying a newer,
> used engine since delivery of new engines is so backed up (maybe a year or
> more?).
> 
> I found a 2020 Honda 9.9hp available near me for a good price. My question
> is: how do you wrestle your outboard that weighs 90 - 120 lbs? I've never
> had an outboard that large so I'm wondering about just getting it out of
> the car. Anybody ever rig an extension to their boom and use that as a
> hoist? I used my boom to replace the diesel engine in my 30' Nimble, but
> that was close to the middle of the boom, not past the end. I recall
> someone saying they move their OB to a rack on the front of the trailer
> every time they tow. It all sounds pretty daunting to me.
> 
> I'd love to hear how you handle your outboard. Thanks in advance.
> 
> Mark
> 
> Boston, MA
> 
> 2000 R22 *Luna Mia*
> 1982 Com-Pac 16 *Sold!*