Re: Removing an OB
If you do use an engine hoist make sure you have the proper lifting rings for that motor otherwise it can be as dangerous as doing it by hand. just slinging it is not a good way to go as it can do alot of damage and is not balanced right. I'm NOT saying it is the right way to go at all but I removed a 200 horse evinrude by hand with myself and three other friends. It went very well and wasn't that difficult. I had a stand built and in position, with the trailer jack I jacked the boat out from under the engine. Had a few small pieces of plywood under the skeg, once free pulled boat out of the way, then put engine on stand. Went easy just had to keep it from tipping wasn't that hard with three guys. Did the reverse to reinstall after transom rebuild. I think that engine was 385 pounds total but we never actually lifted it up, just kept it balanced for a few minutes. As I said not the reccomended approach but can be done if thought out and have enough mates to lend a hand for 1/2 hour.
