> My O/B motor mount needs to be replaced, and I was wondering if anyone
> has any ideas on how to make it easier to lift the motor (9.8 HP Merc)
> out of the water. Men can handle it OK.The women, when they take the
> boat out, have a problem. Is there an already-built thing that I can
> buy, or do I have to modify one?
> I drive a Tanzer 26, and would appreciate anyone's ideas. Thanks, Ed
 
Sure, Garlick (Ez-In) makes several models of spring counterbalanced outboard 
motor mounts. I believe they have about 11 inches of vertical travel and cost 
about $125 U.S. or so.
 
Regards,
 
Ken 
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