This is an old post but interesting discussion.
What about just putting a 15hp outboard in? If you can work out the rig to get it in and out safely, doesn't that remove all the worries?
Assuming of course there is space. But a 15hp isn't much larger than a 10hp.
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- Sat May 28, 2022 6:45 am
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Outboard Well Performance
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- Topic: Any tips on jacking up a boat?
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Re: Any tips on jacking up a boat?
First, thanks a lot for welcome and I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your videos and input on this forum. Ever think of getting a little stencil of a sailboat? You could paint it on your bow every time you save a boat from the dump. Reverse kill count. Pretty sure you've earned one ...
- Sat May 07, 2022 8:49 pm
- Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
- Topic: Any tips on jacking up a boat?
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Any tips on jacking up a boat?
What are your tips for safely lifting heavy boats? I have a Douglas 32 with a displacement of about 11,500lbs. It's a bit out of trim, it's sitting on a concrete pad that's more rubble than concrete nowadays. It's tilting towards the bow a little bit. I wouldn't mind jacking it up so the waterline i...