6 hp Tohatsu is just too heavy for me to put in, and lift out for every sail.
Somewhere I recall reading about a heavy bag design to allow a fresh water
bath for the lower unit. Still available?
Thanks in advance,
Dick
I Need a Bag
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tartansailor
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I Need a Bag
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Re: I Need a Bag
tilt out mount not available or feasible?
Re: I Need a Bag
CD25 has a well for the outboard. No place/room to tilt up...robwm wrote:tilt out mount not available or feasible?
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s/v KAYLA CD28 #318
2012 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Niceville FL
+30° 30' 24.60", -86° 26' 32.10"
"Just because it worked, doesn't mean it works." -me
No shirt + No shorts = No problem!
Re: I Need a Bag
check out this tread.....
http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic ... l1#p150318
http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic ... l1#p150318
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Tartan Sailor,
I sail a CD26 and understand your dilemma with getting the foot of your outboard out of the water. I have tried bags and had problems with getting the bag around the foot of the motor and then removing the bag when I wanted to use the motor. My solution was to use a small block and tackle rig to lift the motor To do this I use a short, temporary boom extension made from oak.The oak extension slides between the bail on the end of the boom and the underside of the boom. The bail holds the mid section of the oak in place and I lash the forward end to the boom with some 1/4" braid. On the very aft end of the extension there are two eye straps, one on top and one on the bottom of the extension. I through bolted the eyes to each other. When in use, the main halyard is shackled to the top eye strap and the top part of the block and tackle rig is snapped on to the bottom eye strap. The other end of the block and tackle is attached to a lifting strap that is fitted around the motor head. Once the motor is lifted out of the water, I clamp it to a removable 2 x 6 that spans the motor well. To set up the boom extension, lift the motor and secure it on the 2 x 6 takes approx. 10 minutes. With a 3 part tackle, I find that I can lift the motor with one hand. Recently I changed to a 9.9 Yamaha which weighs around 30 lbs more. For the extra weight, I went to a 4 part tackle. Using this same rig, it enables me to easily remove the motor from the boat for service
If you are interested and need further info, let me know.
Rick
I sail a CD26 and understand your dilemma with getting the foot of your outboard out of the water. I have tried bags and had problems with getting the bag around the foot of the motor and then removing the bag when I wanted to use the motor. My solution was to use a small block and tackle rig to lift the motor To do this I use a short, temporary boom extension made from oak.The oak extension slides between the bail on the end of the boom and the underside of the boom. The bail holds the mid section of the oak in place and I lash the forward end to the boom with some 1/4" braid. On the very aft end of the extension there are two eye straps, one on top and one on the bottom of the extension. I through bolted the eyes to each other. When in use, the main halyard is shackled to the top eye strap and the top part of the block and tackle rig is snapped on to the bottom eye strap. The other end of the block and tackle is attached to a lifting strap that is fitted around the motor head. Once the motor is lifted out of the water, I clamp it to a removable 2 x 6 that spans the motor well. To set up the boom extension, lift the motor and secure it on the 2 x 6 takes approx. 10 minutes. With a 3 part tackle, I find that I can lift the motor with one hand. Recently I changed to a 9.9 Yamaha which weighs around 30 lbs more. For the extra weight, I went to a 4 part tackle. Using this same rig, it enables me to easily remove the motor from the boat for service
If you are interested and need further info, let me know.
Rick
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Hello Rick,
Thanks for the insight.
I will study your regimen and see if I can make it work
on my boat.
I already have block and tackle (aka vang)
Best,
Dick
Thanks for the insight.
I will study your regimen and see if I can make it work
on my boat.
I already have block and tackle (aka vang)
Best,
Dick
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Re: I Need a Bag
Dick,
I hope it will work for you on your boat. Let me know if you need pictures.
Rick
I hope it will work for you on your boat. Let me know if you need pictures.
Rick
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Re: I Need a Bag
I think I might be the one who suggested the bag. I have an 8hp, 4-stroke Yamaha in the well of my CD26, and lifting it out is not feasible.
I bought (on ebay) a 70l SealLine Boundary dry duffle, and then fabricated a PVC ring to hold the top open. I used two lengths of float line and toss a few rocks in the bottom to help it stay upright. I sink the bag and pull it up around the motor. I pump most of the saltwater from the bag, and then fill it with freshwater.
To be sure, this really is only viable if you are in a slip with dock water, as opposed to a mooring. And, getting the bag around the motor is a little troublesome at times.
But, I haven't had any problems with barnacle growth or blocked intakes since doing this.
Darin
I bought (on ebay) a 70l SealLine Boundary dry duffle, and then fabricated a PVC ring to hold the top open. I used two lengths of float line and toss a few rocks in the bottom to help it stay upright. I sink the bag and pull it up around the motor. I pump most of the saltwater from the bag, and then fill it with freshwater.
To be sure, this really is only viable if you are in a slip with dock water, as opposed to a mooring. And, getting the bag around the motor is a little troublesome at times.
But, I haven't had any problems with barnacle growth or blocked intakes since doing this.
Darin
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I found my old discussion, including pictures.
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