Remove an outboard ...

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afphinfan

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I figure my Johnson 60 Horse probably weighs 200lbs. How hard is it to remove an outboard of this size and is a homemade stand a good idea? What is the best procedure?
 
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Re: Remove an outboard ...

A case of beer and 2 friends should do the Job. If I can move my 150 this way you can sure do it with a 60
 
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You can get off with a little help. You'll need some sort of stand to put it on. I built my own stand inspired by one I saw on these forums. There's some pics of it, just click the '69 Evinrude link in my sig. You can find a few others on here too, just search for engine stand.

Be careful. If you set it on your finger or toe I'll hear you yelling across the state line. d:)
 
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Make a good stand,one that will last for years.There are good plans here.When you (and a couple other guys) pull it,keep in mind it is TOTALLY top heavy.(they accually are shipped upside down or horizontal)

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Throw a chain around a very, very stout tree limb, or the exposed joists in your garage. ( I used the garage joists but had to cut a hole in the ceiling to gain access, plus wrapped a chain around a 4 X4 placed perpendicular to the joists to share the load) Hook a come-a-long to the chain and the other end to your unit. Pull it straight up but make sure your body is not in the fall zone. This gets it off the boat. Then go to part B per your choice.
 
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Re: Remove an outboard ...

i386 - that is the kind of stand I was thinking of, nice job! I also notice that yer a 'puter geek by day -n- outdoor loving redneck at night ... me too.

h_lankford - sounds good except I do not have any reachable tree limbs and the rest of my driveway goes up a steep hill to my garage ... beer and friends will have to do!

Thanks all,
Mark
 
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Re: Remove an outboard ...

can laying the motor down on it's side hurt anything...I know the answer is "use a stand" but I'm just currious
 
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I built a stand just like a regular sawhorse but with 4 x 6s as legs and a 2 x 12 as a cross bar. Cut a notch in the legs so the 2 x 12 is resting on wood - not just bolts.
As for lifting it, I used a 10 ft 4 x 6 to span about six joists of the deck above us. A come - a - long and chain attached to the engine lifting tab lifts it easily.
 
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Re: Remove an outboard ...

afphinfan said:
i386 - that is the kind of stand I was thinking of, nice job! I also notice that yer a 'puter geek by day -n- outdoor loving redneck at night ... me too.
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Heh, well something like that. d:)
 
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ray estep

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I used my in ground basket ball goal. Wrapped a chain arround the heavier bars on the back side of the goal. Then used a 2000lb come along. I had my wife help the first time but it was very difficult to get my 85 horse evenrude off the bolts. The next time I did it I drove and prided the top two bolts out to flush with the transum. I left the bottom bolts out as far as they go as a guide for putting the motor back on. The next time I had to take it off and put it on. I did it by my self with minimal effort. Don't forget I used an in ground goal probably with concrete. My wife and I hung from the goal and bounced as much as we could to check it for strenth. I weigh 270lbs my wife 130.

Good Luck
Be Careful

Ozarks R&R
 
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Laying the motor down on its side does not hurt anything. If it is a 2 stroke, you can lay it on either side. If it's a 4 stroke you can only lay it on one side (if you lay it on the wrong side, oil will drain out of the pan into the motor)-see your owners manual. I used to work with Eskimos in Alaska who routinely, when they needed to, would let the boat go dry on the beach, and then just by hand, remove engines including V sixes (grunt!!!-strength in numbers).
 
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I agree with AlanR couple of beers, get the BBQ going a couple of friends, take it off quick quick, you can put a piece of wood in the bench vice with support on the one side to the floor, works perfectly ....
 
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deejaycee_2000 said:
I agree with AlanR couple of beers, get the BBQ going a couple of friends, take it off quick quick, you can put a piece of wood in the bench vice with support on the one side to the floor, works perfectly ....
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I'm glad I had one friend that could stand there for a week while I waited on parts, never got thirsty, or hungry and never had to go to the bathroom. I also didn't have to disconnect anything but the motor while I replaced my steering cable.


Ozarks R&R
 
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Fishstick1962

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I had one friend, a biiiiig ole boy, who could lift a 115hp by himself. He just bear hugged it and put it where he wanted! I would loan him to you if you where in the area. LOL
 
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afphinfan

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Well at 6'0 265, I am one of the smaller ones in my office but I don't think I could afford to feed the bigguns especially the one guy who could lift it by himself!
 
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