Storing Dinghy on Long Passages

[mifi601]

I like the storing in the engine room - I do have plenty of space there!

I assume you have a ledge or board installed to screw the outboard to - no? Picture by any chance?

[dan360]

Originally Posted by mifi601

I like the storing in the engine room - I do have plenty of space there!

I assume you have a ledge or board installed to screw the outboard to - no? Picture by any chance?

Yes - but don't seem to have a picture of it. We had a cross panel fiber-glassed in the starboard engine room as you say to screw the outboard to. We have a harness for the outboard and use the end of the boom to lift and move it. The fiberglass piece is quite substantial in my case as we have a 20hp honda which is quite heavy (104 lbs).

Here's a picture of the dinghy snugged up:

[mifi601]

Thank you!

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by dan360

Yes - but don't seem to have a picture of it. We had a cross panel fiber-glassed in the starboard engine room as you say to screw the outboard to. We have a harness for the outboard and use the end of the boom to lift and move it. The fiberglass piece is quite substantial in my case as we have a 20hp honda which is quite heavy (104 lbs).

Here's a picture of the dinghy snugged up:

One concern I would have w dink motor in engine room would be the possibility of gasoline fumes creating a run-away diesel and/or explosion...be careful w that set-up...just a tiny amount of gasoline can create a lot of fumes.

[dan360]

Originally Posted by belizesailor

One concern I would have w dink motor in engine room would be the possibility of gasoline fumes creating a run-away diesel and/or explosion...be careful w that set-up...just a tiny amount of gasoline can create a lot of fumes.

Yes - we run the engine dry (ie disconnect fuel hose rather than turn off ignition) before storing it to do our best with that issue.