 We attempted to use engine hoists as a less destructive method of moving the motor from the engine housing to floor level in the middle of our pilot house. It’s a 1.1 tonne motor. We were trying anything to avoid the inevitable – cutting a hole in the roof of our boat. Here are the photo’s of the hole in our roof. |
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There is a crane in our living room. All ready and here we go. | |
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The hole is not big enough to haul out the motor. We had to lower the motor & set it on the floor whilst we adjusted the chains around the | |
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And, Dave applies a directional push to the motor to make sure we don’t scratch the edges on the way out. Me – I was taking the photos. | |
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Anybody interested in a used 108 HP deisel boat engine |