cbellamore

I think Im gonna end up pulling the motor out of the boat,
I would like to take it out clean it down hit it with a fresh coat of paint etc.
and clean the bilge down as well,
and get it ready to run the new wiring and relocate some items

the boat is on the trailer right now,
and I dont really have any type of high lift or anything to pull the motor

I was thinking about using my cherry picker engine hoist I use for my cars,
and building a platform out of 2x4's and plywood to raise the hoist up off the ground,
then lift the motor up and pull the trailer and boat foward with the truck and
drop the motor down onto the engine stand,

does anyone else on here have an easier way to do it ?

Im open to all suggestions
thanks

niceguy

I used my buddies forklift. I think this has been posted somewhere on here though... maybe do a quick search for engine hoists or removal.

Ghostrider

I would strongly recommend against any crane propping stand. Easist way is to find a high joist or beam at someone's house or garage, hook up a block and tackle, then lift the motor up, move the boat out from under it, back a pick-up underneath and lower it down, then take the whole package home to work on.

I have heard of a back-hoe being used, believe it or not, but I'd just find somewhere where you can use a chain lift set up.

Last thing you want is to write the boat off and the motor while trying 'something creative.'

offthefront

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get everything ready and go to a marina and let them pull it out with their crane ... we pulled both motors in 31 mins ...took a second truck witht a trailer and they set them right on the utility trailer ..... I think it was 65.00/hr and they charged me for the 31 mins .... I gave the operator 20.00 too .....Or you could get a wrecker service to come pull it out .....prob 75-100 bucks ....m

kfalk68

Have had the same problem....... Luckily I have a bobcat that I use. Works great!!

n20michael

I have pulled a couple using the oldest idea EVER, a big tree!, I have an old Oak tree in my front yard with a large branch that I throw a sling around and "Come Along" the motor out.

I have also used it to pull my floating docks up and off, or in the springtime "on" my boat trailer, works slick and doesn't cost a dime.

Michael

Boat Tech

X 2 on trying to get a service shop to do it for you, It would be a lot safer. Just have every thing unhooked before you get there, Just leave in two rear motor mount bolts for the drive over there then remove the bolts real fast when you get to the service shop before they take over, Then you can use your cherry picker engine hoist to get the engine out of the back of the truck when you get home.

Xray50

But it works. $150 engine hoist, 3 10,000lb straps from Home Depot.

c_deezy

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This works

Clustergear

I use a tow truck. Must of them have hyd. boom the extends and moves up and down.