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Member Forums => Modifications & Equipment => Topic started by: HappyAfloat on April 22 2022, 08:34

Title: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: HappyAfloat on April 22 2022, 08:34

Hello All,

I am looking for outboard engine crane/hoist ideas.   

Our current system of manhandling the outboard engine from the pushpit rail mount is not very satisfactory.

And a bonus question, any clever harness setups to provide a lift point for an outboard engine of 4hp?

As ever a picture paints a thousand words!

Thanks!

Title: Re: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: Krumelur on April 22 2022, 09:08

I remember lifting engines like a champ and thinking about a better system of doing it until I switched to an electric outboard engine.
These days, I'm using the ePropulsion Spirit. I can carry it one handed. The battery gets clicked in once the engine's been mounted. Bonus: the battery floats in case it drops into the water.
Electric engines are not suitable for all use cases, I know. But I'm bringing up for inspiration, maybe you didn't have it on the radar.

Title: Re: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: HappyAfloat on April 22 2022, 10:12

Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately, there's no budget for an electric upgrade this season 🙁

Title: Re: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: symphony2 on April 22 2022, 12:14

If you google "outboard hoists for yachts" you will get lots of ideas from the images as well as links to suppliers.

Title: Re: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: HappyAfloat on April 22 2022, 12:21

True, but I'm interested in setups that fellow Bavaria owners are actually using.

Title: Re: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: kavok on April 23 2022, 17:07

https://www.abmnautica.com/Modello?articolo=gruetta_per_sbarco_fuoribordo_motor_lift__2223&gclid=CjwKCAjwx46TBhBhEiwArA_DjOmuOknirjiG9bEuXueh5_wecMm05O6nfmjYjW6bJq5qbuf9I3EdcBoCRVIQAvD_BwE

This is mine on 40 Cruiser 2008. I installed a long rope to reach main winch. Outobord  engine easy to move.

Title: Re: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: Matay on April 25 2022, 08:01

I have applied a similiar version

https://www.swing-lift.com/

It is easy and stable.

Title: Re: outboard engine crane & hoist ideas
Post by: SYJetzt on April 25 2022, 13:38

Quote

I have applied a similiar version

https://www.swing-lift.com/

It is easy and stable.

Great idea!