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rustyinbigd
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Initially Posted - 09/27/2015 :  03:23:32  Show Profile
I can't lean over the stern pulpit to lift the motor any longer. Has anyone rigged a way to do this?
rusty dworkin

bigelowp
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Response Posted - 09/27/2015 :  05:33:52  Show Profile
A neighboring boat in my mooring field, an O'Day 272 with Yamaha OB, has the same issue. He rigged a pulley on the end of his mast with blocks and line that he attaches to a strap that goes over the engine cover and then he raises the engine after sailing with it. I do not know how he lowers it but assume he does that manually. Not sure that kind of system will help, but it is one option.
Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 09/27/2015 :  08:27:38  Show Profile
How many reps do you usually do?

Are you asking about removing the motor or are you asking about "parking" it when you leave the boat? If the later then lots of people have rigged up purchases to lift the motor mount into the up position. If you cannot even tilt it once you get the motor mount up then maybe it is time for a different solution; I bought a Torqeedo when OB ownership became too much of a hassle.
Frank Hopper
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 09/27/2015 :  09:40:35  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by bigelowp

A neighboring boat in my mooring field, an O'Day 272 with Yamaha OB, has the same issue. He rigged a pulley on the end of his mast...
Peter: Do you mean the boom?

For raising the bracket and motor, some others have rigged pulley systems (maybe 2- or 3-to-1) from their stern-rail to the bracket.

The boom is an interesting idea for a system to lift the motor off the boat, since once lifted above the rail, it can be swung over to the side.
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 09/27/2015 :  14:56:00  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Several companies make outboard tilt levers that makes it easier to lift your outboard.
David
C-250 Mainsheet Editor


Sirius Lepak
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 09/27/2015 :  19:28:37  Show Profile
One thing that made it easier for me to lift the engine was to grease up the bracket bolts and springs. Made a huge difference for me.
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

Port Captain — Milford, CT
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islander
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Response Posted - 09/28/2015 :  08:57:02  Show Profile
Greasing up the hinge bolts does wonders. When I installed my backing plates I took the time to remove the hinge bolts and clean all the dry gunk and salt out then greased everything that moves. Since then I have been using a high pressure,Salt water resistant synthetic penetrating grease.Capillary action sucks it into the joints then turns to a grease.Its a little expensive but a can will last a lifetime.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


Edited by - islander on 09/28/2015 08:59:30
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 09/28/2015 :  14:27:36  Show Profile
Dave . . . Yes, the bom. I must report that this guy must be related to Rube Goldberg as he has a number of other unique contraptions he uses for tasks such as putting his winter cover up. Everyone cringes, but to date they all work (barely)
Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT
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rustyinbigd
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Response Posted - 09/28/2015 :  15:00:13  Show Profile
I just need to lift it when under sail. I can tilt it once it's up.
rusty dworkin
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glivs
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Response Posted - 09/28/2015 :  15:26:33  Show Profile
This is a low tech suggestion posted several years ago: Motor lift. I think others have tried a simpler adaptation.
Gerry Livingston, Malletts Bay, VT
"Great Escape" 1989 C-25 SR/WK #5972
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 09/28/2015 :  19:32:01  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by glivs

This is a low tech suggestion posted several years ago: Motor lift...
I remember that! I really like the idea compared to hauling in a bunch of rope, as well as paying it out to get the bracket down.
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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JanS48
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Response Posted - 09/28/2015 :  21:44:41  Show Profile
Greetings all, I must comment that since going with the Garelik mount rated for a 25hp motor with heavy springs it's very easy to lift, however it's still quite a pain under sail to do so. Being an engineer and having access to lots of old outboards, one of my projects this winter is to take a tilt lift off of about a 150 and adapt it to my Garelik mount. I've got a very good idea of how to piece it all together. I'll keep you all posted on the progress.
82 C25 SR FK
Sailing out of Newport Harbor.
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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 09/29/2015 :  03:17:12  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by Stinkpotter

quote:
Originally posted by glivs

This is a low tech suggestion posted several years ago: Motor lift...
I remember that! I really like the idea compared to hauling in a bunch of rope, as well as paying it out to get the bracket down.


axe handle, motor lift, fish club and with a few more mods, a SPARE TILLER HANDLE too?!!!
s/v No Worries, O'Day 28
PO Moe'Uhane - C25 SR/FK #1746
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rustyinbigd
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Response Posted - 09/29/2015 :  03:48:29  Show Profile
I will go with this!! Thanks everyone!
rusty dworkin
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 09/29/2015 :  05:27:17  Show Profile
Good choice, Rusty! I sorta wish I'd made one when I had Passage, although I was younger and stronger then...

Now, to raise my 600 lb. outboard, I use a rocker-switch on the throttle handle--very easy on my poor old back.
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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