Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

[Bobbo]

I just bought a Porta-Bote and a 6hp Nissan 4 stroke outboard motor for it. I am going to mount the Porta-Bote to the side of my RV. The outboard manual says to store the motor upright. The only way I can store/transport the outboard upright is to lock it onto a mount that is placed in the trailer hitch.

Is there an outboard mount made to go into a 2" hitch receiver? Is there a plan for one that I can make myself?

Thanks in advance.

Bobbo

 

[gss036]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

Take a look at the bicycle mounts. I do think you can store on the side, but check somebody who knows for sure.

 

[willamettejeff]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

Outboards can be laid on their sides, but only if the head is kept higher then the gear case. This is to keep residual water in the exhaust from getting back up into the cylinders.

BTW. Seen little outboards mounted on RV ladders in the past.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

mount a plywood on here. spare tire carrier, you can also get a front receiver to use, if you need to pull a trailer. or dual rear receiver.

http://www.hitchcorner.com/trailer-hitch-accessories.htm

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

Nice idea TD.

 

[Bobbo]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

mount a plywood on here. spare tire carrier, you can also get a front receiver to use, if you need to pull a trailer. or dual rear receiver.

http://www.hitchcorner.com/trailer-hitch-accessories.htm

Now that is the cat's meow! I will definitely look into that idea. Thanks.

 

[Bobbo]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

Outboards can be laid on their sides, but only if the head is kept higher then the gear case. This is to keep residual water in the exhaust from getting back up into the cylinders.

BTW. Seen little outboards mounted on RV ladders in the past.

Since this is a 4 stroke, I am worried about the crankcase full of oil. Oil may get where it is not supposed to be, either inside the engine or outside.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

I have a 4 bike rack that fits and 1 1/4 or 2" reciever.I have carried 3 regular bikes and and a tandem at the same time Easily 145 lbs.
Could be easily adapted to carry an outboard.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

someone was making an actual outboard mount. but have not been able to find it for several years.

 

[wellsc1]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

Find a welder to fabricate a mount, starting with a 2" square steel stock or buy a ball hitch for a starting point.

 

[gee cee]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

I have a Nissan 6 hp , it can be transported laying on its side, the tag on the side of motor says this side up. I would store it standing up when not in use , I've hauled mine a many of mile with no problems,

 

[Bobbo]

Re: Trailer hitch mount for an outboard

Since there is apparently no problem with oil leakage when travelling with it laying down, I will give that a try before I fool with a hitch mount.

Thanks for your input gentlemen, and ladies.

Bobbo