Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Removing 40hp outboard from 13ft Whaler
Posted by cpa26 on 08/31/10 - 11:07 AM
#1
Hello,
I'm in the process of restoring my 13ft super sport lmtd. The first thing I'm doing is removing the fiberglass insert, and replacing it with wood seats from Specialty Marine. My question for the group is are there and tricks to removing a 40hp Yamaha and all the connecting cables. I see that there are cables going into the throttle, and the steering unit. Any tips on disconnecting these would be great. I plan on using the same motor and throtle when restor is complete. I'll be throwing up the pics soon. Thanks everyone for any advice.
Posted by CES on 08/31/10 - 4:59 PM
#2
What year is your boat?
Posted by theo on 09/01/10 - 6:56 AM
#3
Disconnect the throttle and shift cables and wiring harness from the engine.
If you have overhead rafters you can hoist the engine with a come-along or a rope and a couple of pulleys. If not, you can balance the engine on the skeg and tilt the boat out from under it. Takes two guys though - one to balance the motor and one to lift the bow. Two guys can carry a 40 hp far enough to get it out of the way or up onto a stand.
Posted by John Fyke on 09/01/10 - 7:21 AM
#4
Two guys can easily lift the motor off. I used and engine stand once it's off but you could easily build one out of two by fours.
Posted by number9 on 09/01/10 - 7:48 AM
#5
Fairly easy to just disconnect your cables at the motor. If reusing no need to disconnect cables from throttle/shift control.
Posted by moose on 09/01/10 - 8:08 AM
#6
After disconnecting all the cables and harness I unbolted mine and lifted it off solo. I'm a little guy and it wasn't very difficult. For safety a spotter or helper would be beneficial. That 40 shouldn't be that heavy. You didn't say if it was a 2 or 4 stroke, but if it is a 2 then it should be pretty light.
Mike
Posted by BBP1166 on 09/01/10 - 1:06 PM
#7
When i took my motor off i disconnected the steering cables and shift and throttle cables from the engine and then took off the steering wheel. Then i took off the bolts from the shift and on the console to get the steering cables disconnected from the console. It all came out in one piece and i stored it away. I recommend trying to keep it all in one piece together because reassembling it all was extremely easy.
Posted by cpa26 on 09/02/10 - 9:30 AM
#8
Thanks everyone. CES it's a1988 13ft super sport limited. The interior is pretty beat up, so I'm actually pulling everything out, and putting in the mahogany console from Specialty.
Posted by rogerhoward on 09/02/10 - 10:30 AM
#9
What I did last time, as I had no helper... I built a little wood cart (flat top) wioth heavy duty wheels (with wheel lock) just a little bit short of the skeg in height. I slipped it under the motor, and then slipped a jack under that... loosened the bolts, raised the jack until I started supporting the motor. Pulled the bolts, raised the jack just enough for the motor to clear the transom, and then carefully walked the motor back, leaving most of the weight on the cart. This way, I was only really putting enough power into it to keep the motor upright. Then I walked the cart up against a wall, and lowered the motor down to the floor.
I'm basically doing the same in reverse tonight to mount my new motor - from the tailgate of my car I'm going to stand it up, skeg-first, on blocks, and then have my wife move the boat back into position under the motor... get the bolts lined up, lower the bow (raising the stern) using the trailer jack, and let the motor settle onto the transom.
I'm a small guy and this 55hp is about as much weight as I'd try this on myself... worst case I round up some neighbors.
Posted by CES on 09/02/10 - 10:35 AM
#10
@cpa26 - Good luck with her. It's a very simple process on your boat and you shouldn't have much of a problem at all.
@rogerhoward - hey man.....you might as well get a case of beer and go ahead and invite your neighbors over to help anyway.......could be a lot of fun!