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Thanks for the tip. I will probably get a harborfreight engine hoist to do the job. I have a standard cookie cutter garage and don't think the ceiling beams would be strong enough. Don't have any experience with hoists. Would a standard hoist be tall enough? Could I leave the engine on the hoist for a month while I return the whaler with out it failing? By failing, I assume that hoists use hydraulics and I would be worried that the constant load would tax the lift.

Last, I have a 70 hp Johnson. Do I need to buy an eyebolt to screw onto the motor somewhere to use as the lift point? If so, can anyone recommend a source for this part?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j...1904712679

Thanks

(Edit: made link clickable)