Mounting the Engine

[Rich]

Has anyone ever attempted to mount a large (225-250) outboard themselves? How hard could it be? If you had the equipment to lift it in place, all you really have to do is bolt it in place? Right? Or is this something left to a proffesional..... Also, anyone using a jack plate?

Thanks,

Rich

[Standing Room Only]

Rich -- just mounted a 150 HPDI about 475 lbs - very similar to your size/weight. I rebuilt and raised the transom, and used an engine hoist I have to life the engine by its lift rings. Then mounted it to a jack-plate. The jack-plate was great because I was able to center it on the transom (vertical + horizontal -- be careful you measure right), then adjust the height once the engine was on. Pretty simple. If you don't use a jackplate, it can be hard to get the holes to line-up. when the engine is hanging --, release the hydraulic lift and 'push' the mount plate so it is parallel to the transom -- otherwise you end up pushing the entire engine at an angle to mount -- not needed. Be sure to use a template you make from the engine for the holes. The $180 jackplate removed the pain for me with the bonus of tuning my engine height -- only down was putting the engine back 6 inches. Use safety straps in case the primary straps/lines break. Good luck -- and don't use a tree, etc. they will break, and that is a lot of $$ to risk.

[Billybob]

Rich - Like SRO said, it's easy with an engine hoist, but it can be done with good trolly jack and a couple guys to steady it once the holes are drilled.If there are no holes now, make a template,and make sure you center and measure it, then measure it again - and then just before you drill it measure it! You do not want to screw up the holes - and seal em good.