Hoisting an outboard

[Cookiemonster]

I have a 2000 model Mercury 225hp EFI outboard.<br /><br />If I wanted to reposition the outboard on the transom using an engine hoist, what is the best way to attach said engine hoist to said outboard?

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Hoisting an outboard

The best way is with one of these. It screws into the top of the flywheel.

 

[Cookiemonster]

Re: Hoisting an outboard

Just what I need.. Thanks.<br /><br />Is that price reasonable? Seems a tad expensive a for a relatively simple screw in eye bolt.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Hoisting an outboard

Its a boat tool. <br /><br />B reak<br />O ut<br />A nother<br />T housand<br /><br />

 

[Cookiemonster]

Re: Hoisting an outboard

Doh! Of course. Silly me.

 

[Silvertip]

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Make one. Steel plate with three holes spaced the same as the puller bolt holes. Weld a ring to the plate, bolt the plate to the flywheel.

 

[rickdb1boat]

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Or a plate with the holes and a "U" bolt attached to lift it...

 

[Cookiemonster]

Re: Hoisting an outboard

Yeah I think I'll make one.<br /><br />What size thread are the puller bolt holes?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Hoisting an outboard

1/4 X 20

 

[Cookiemonster]

Re: Hoisting an outboard

Cheers mate.

 

[andy6374]

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Just another idea...<br /><br />A machine shop can make you the same lifting eye that was listed above on ebay, for cheaper. Just make sure it is grade 8 steel or you risk the threads stripping.