-> 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
GS>Edwin: I take it you are using something like the Fulton motor mounts,
GS>they have helper springs to take some of the actual weight off the motor
GS>when raising or lowering it. Since most sailboats require a long shaft
GS>motor I would get the ones designed for the larger engines (20 hp.). I
GS>ran into problems with my older Fulton motor mount that kept slipping
GS>off its locking position and I used a heavy rubber bungee cord to keep
GS>the motor from dropping under its own weight. Attaching the bungee cord
GS>higher on the boat made the motor feel lighter while moving it. I think
GS>that once the motor is in the down position it could be left there in
GS>neutral as the drag from the motor would not be all that noticeable.
GS>                                             George
Ed Auty
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