Storing outboard on the skeg

[speo]

Is it OK to store an outboard resting on the skeg, almost vertically? It is strapped to a solid shelf, leaning against the shelf and the wall, but most of the weight is on the skeg. Is that OK? The outboard is 180lb, 25HP.

 

[boobie]

The worst that could happen is you'll bend the skeg.

 

[speo]

The worst that could happen is you'll bend the skeg.

Can it bend from storage only ?

 

[ondarvr]

Its fine, nothing to work about.

 

[jerryjerry05]

It shouldn't bend.
​I found that if you can't put it on a rack or a permanent bracket.
I wrap the cover in foam and stand it on it's head.
Most of the weight is in the powerhead.
​They used to ship them either laying down or upside down.
​Being top heavy they don't fall over as easy.

 

[ondarvr]

Its fine, nothing to work about.

That's supposed to read "its fine, nothing to worry about." New tablet and I'm getting used to the auto correct.

 

[redneck joe]

That's supposed to read "its fine, nothing to worry about." New tablet and I'm getting used to the auto correct.

I feel your pane....

 

[gm280]

It will be fine without any issues. The skeg takes a lot more abuse then the simple wight of the engine itself. JMHO

 

[speo]

Thank you, guys!

 

[sullmate]

a small engine yes. Would not do on a large 4- or V6.

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, strap a couple of 2X6s together and spread the weight of the engine to the skeg and gearcase bottom.

 

[Jeepster04]

We have a couple old Volvo DP outdrives that I kept as spares.. Picked them up and slammed them down into the dirt... I imagine they'll be fine for many years.

 

[bruceb58]

OP hasn't been back since he posted this back in October.

 

[wrvond]

OP hasn't been back since he posted this back in October.

Yep, he's due back in February...

 

[BigB9k]

Yep, he's due back in February...

Unless his engine fell over and broke...

 

[speo]

In the end, I bolted a couple of 2x4 to a strong shelf and just hanged the outboard on them like on a transom.