Transport Outboard

[laserbrn]

I am looking to purchase a 15hp outboard to replace my 8hp and hopefully get moving down the lake a bit faster.

The only listings I'm finding in my area are 150+ miles away. I have a friend that lives down that way and I need to figure out what it would take to transport a motor. He is driving a RAV4 and I just don't see how it can be done.

I'm thinking about paying to rent a van and have him drive the van up. I have a few items that he wants from me and he can use the van to take them back down so his time is no concern. He's in must for the free stuff he needs to pick up.

I'm just curious what it takes to safely transport an outboard. Can we just wrap it up and lay it down or does it absolutely need to stay upright? I'm not looking for the bonehead way to do it, I'd like to keep the motor in running order.

 

[saumon]

Re: Transport Outboard

I am looking to purchase a 15hp outboard ... He is driving a RAV4 and I just don't see how it can be done.

Sorry but, i can't see the problem. An outboard of this size can be tranported in a Smart. 2-stroke: in whatever position you want, upside down if you wish. 4-stroke: on it's side (tiller arm on top).

 

[5150abf]

Re: Transport Outboard

You can almost pick up a 15 with 1 hand and it is fine to lay it down, just fold the seats down and put down an old blanket and you are fine, I used to move a 9.9 all the time laying down, you would pull it out of the trunk stick it on the boat and off you go, no problem.

 

[laserbrn]

Re: Transport Outboard

I guess it doesn't really have anything to leak anywhere. I was mostly concerned with the damage the motor could do to the car.

 

[Bob_VT]

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Lay out some box cardboard maybe a few layer's and you will be fine. You could actually do it in just about any car. 15 HP are not heavy however, if it is a 4 stroke it must be returned to upright for some time before you start it so the oil settles.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Transport Outboard

Four stroke portables generally have a sticker on them that directs how the engine must be transported. The safest way is to drain the oil and not worry about it. But as others said. That engine weight a tad more than 100 pounds. It is the size of a couple bags of groceries. Put the seat down, protect the carpet and go for it. For ultimate protection, stop at a hardware/farm store and pick up some heavy duty plastic yard bags. Slip one or two over the engine.

 

[Home Cookin']

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while on a short trip, it doesn't matter, but to expand the reference: first, it's better not to lay it on the shift lever, so it won't get bent/broken. And never store them laying on their back (back of the engine/plugs down) as that will cause them to seize. Obviously you wouldn't set them on the front. So there's only one best way: the side opposite the lever. On their back is OK for a day or so.
Can't speak to 4 strokes.

 

[laserbrn]

Re: Transport Outboard

Thanks. It's a two stroke and I will advise the guy picking it up for me to lay it down on the side opposite the shift lever. Thanks everyone.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

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I brought my 86 Mariner 25 Hp motor home in a Porsche 924S.

 

[Silver Heels]

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I once transported a 3.3 hp Johnson strapped to the passenger seat of a motorcycle!

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Transport Outboard

Since its a two stroke it doesn't matter how it is carried as long as it is not resting on something breakable.