Laurie
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Has anyone bought, and more importantly, used, one of these? (Easy Lift outboard engine hoists)
If so, any thoughts or opinions........??
If so, any thoughts or opinions........??
EASY LIFT outboard hoist
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VicS
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One of these http://www.outboardhoist.co.uk/communities/8/004/009/748/148/images/4558775439.jpg ?
No but its given me an idea or two.
No but its given me an idea or two.
Laurie
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Yup, that's the one.............
dylanwinter
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film
there is a film of me using one here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUWQgvHtgYo
I occasionally swap advertising space on my website for stuff
so I did not actually buy mine... but I did foregoe income
so I really thought it would help given the size and weight of 5 or 6hp engines
It was a really good thing to have and I shall certainly be using it on the new 6hp
it really opened up lots more places to hold the weight of the engine
funnily enough it was also very useful when manoevering it into the back of the car
the back of a boat is designed for an outboard - the back of a car seldom is
Dylan
there is a film of me using one here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUWQgvHtgYo
I occasionally swap advertising space on my website for stuff
so I did not actually buy mine... but I did foregoe income
so I really thought it would help given the size and weight of 5 or 6hp engines
It was a really good thing to have and I shall certainly be using it on the new 6hp
it really opened up lots more places to hold the weight of the engine
funnily enough it was also very useful when manoevering it into the back of the car
the back of a boat is designed for an outboard - the back of a car seldom is
Dylan
Laurie
Member
Sorry, but unless I've missed it.........I didn't see it?
Poignard
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Could also be useful for swinging the anchor inboard.
VicS
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A 2 legged design with dual lifting arms and a red and black water proof cover ?
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Salty John
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I think Dylan is having a senior moment. The strap on the outboard is our Motor Lift, to provide a lifting point. He missed the fact that you were interested in the motor crane in the linked picture, called an Easy Lift.
I have no experience with that particular hoist - there are many available. Unfortunately it shares its name with another lifting strap the Easy Lift Motor Tote from America.
Confusion reigns.
Laurie
Member
LOL!! The same model (different cover) makes a good recovery system too! (From the sea bed!)
Laurie
Member
oooh and I use(d) Salty Johns harness too............
Norman_E
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I had a chat with the designer/maker of those at a boatjumble. It looks a well thought out device, but for my little 2hp Yamaha its a bit overkill as I can carry the thing in one hand. It would be easy to copy the design, but for the reasonable cost it is worth buying one if your outboard is a bit heavier than mine, and you can find a place on the pushpit to fit it.
rogerthebodger
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Very limited lifting distance
What you really need is a fixed jig with a set of blocks from the end of the boom.
The number of pulleys in each blocks will increase the leverage and the lift height is limited but the length of line through the sheaves and the light above deck by the height of the boom above deck.
Davits and pulley blocks from at targa is better for lifting an outboard.
You can see mine just below my wind generator, well it will generator once I fit the blade.
What you really need is a fixed jig with a set of blocks from the end of the boom.
The number of pulleys in each blocks will increase the leverage and the lift height is limited but the length of line through the sheaves and the light above deck by the height of the boom above deck.
Davits and pulley blocks from at targa is better for lifting an outboard.
You can see mine just below my wind generator, well it will generator once I fit the blade.
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Ex-SolentBoy
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This rig can be swung over the lazarette where the engine is kept sometimes, or used to lift it from its place on the pushpit. We can then lower it onto the dinghy.
The whole pole can be removed and stowed in the laz with a steel cap covering the place where it was.
The whole pole can be removed and stowed in the laz with a steel cap covering the place where it was.
Laurie
Member
Looks more logical even if the cordage/pulleys look a little lightweight....? Was it a bespoke item?
However, I assume no one has bought or used an "EasyLift" as per my original inquiry??
However, I assume no one has bought or used an "EasyLift" as per my original inquiry??
Ex-SolentBoy
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Yes it was bespoke, but I have seen similar on many other boats. The tackle is specified to lift up to 350 kg. More than enough for any engine I will carry, or even a wet MOB.
LadyInBed
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BAtoo
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I've got a mizzen boom with a clip on block and tackle that does a job for me
I've got a main boom with a clip on block and tackle that does the job for me
Litotes
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I have one and that's the use I put it to. A sort of cathead. The anchor is stowed on the foredeck and I use it to lift it out under the pulpit and lower it to the stemhead. And vice versa. It helps save my back and the paintwork on the bow. I did have to make some modifications and add a guy to stop it swinging forward with the weight of the anchor, but that wasn't a big problem.
The instructions that came with it (eventually, along with an essential part that had been left out) need some improvement. I think, though, that I was an "early adopter" and perhaps the operation has become slicker with time.
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