Around 9/14/2005 1:36 PM, Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 14 Sep 2005 13:11:33 -0700, wrote:


I would like to know how easy to mount or dismount an outboard gas
engine -- let's say a 40HP motor. I assume I need a carrier to hold the
outboard motor while I mount or dismount the motor. My questions a

- Is this a one man job?


Depends on how strong you are.

Definitely. I can easily dismount my 40HP Nissan single-handedly, but
the thing /is/ 171 pounds and so awkward to maneuver that mounting it by
myself is nigh-on impossible. It takes two to get the through bolts in
the right holes.

I also would recommend a lift for anything over 25.


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