Swapping outboard motor, good idea/bad idea

[roverhi]

It's probably too late but a near 10hp motor on a 22' boat is overkill. A lighter/smaller engine with half the hp might allow her to install the engine herself. If she could swap the engine with a dealer for one more easily muscled around would make sense.

Using the main halyard to support the boom and the mainsheet tackle to support the engine might have made it easy for the gimp to position the boom and other non acrobatic help while she muscled the engine into position and the main sheet used to drop it onto the mount.

[SV_Harbinger]

Yes we tested it today, ran it ahead and astern at the pier at low rpm ran it that way back and forth for about an hour then finished the recommended 10hr break in period (per manual) north of the bridge. At anything more than ½ throttle, not much to be gained speed wise (5.5 knts GPS vs 6.2 at nearly WOT) but the book said do it so we did. Total fuel burned 9gal. Noticable squat from ¾ throttle on up, just making waves at that point.
She however was ecstatic, having HER boat out for the first time (mast laid down in crutches not withstanding) and I may say the enthusiasm was infectious. I forgot what it was like taking my first boat out for the first time and what that was like. It was fun to watch and be a part of (admittedly as a passenger, almost in the way).
A little over powered, yes, a 6 horse probably would have been more than adequate, and easier to handle to boot... But I can't ever remember saying damn, I have too many horses ....

[Compass790]

Glad to hear you weren't a harbinger of doom. ( sorry couldnt resist, lol) I never had the slightest doubt te plan would work. Yea i wouldn't sweat the too many horses bit. Much quieter running the outboard at 1/2 throttle than full I bet, not to mention easier from the wear factor.
happy sailing, well come nxt season anyway.

[SV_Harbinger]

Oh I sail as long as there is not an overabundance of ice despite being 41.6 deg. North I sail almost all year something to the tune of 48 weeks. There is something to be said for winter sailing, makes you feel alive.

[thruska]

Good job !
Alls well that ends well.
The9.9 should be just fine. As said that xtra hp is nice when required and half throttle is friendly.

[krivanj]

Thank you for being a good neighbor to her.
The only thing I would add; you lower the mast on purpose. Dropping the mast has stronger connotations.

[Sidney777]

Maybe just tow her to other side & somebody do swap later.

[ja62]

good plan...BUT...use your main halyard instead of the topping lift to do the lifting of your boom----probably stronger, easier to control and winchable. I previously lifted my volvo md7 in and out of my former sailboat with main halyard secured to a sling positioned on the boom over the engine....I rigged the mainsheet tackle to the sling for doing the CONTROLLED lifting and lowering of the engine/gearbox. It's all a simple application of mechanical principles, easily researched .......

main halyard rigged to boom for lifting boom---mainsheet tackle rigged to boom at point of main halyard attachment to raise and lower item to be hoisted/lowered......

[Charlespeck]

Another here cheering on your readiness to help, share, and maybe even teach.
To me that is the true mariner spirit.
The halyard use sounds like a fine idea.

[Ex-Calif]

That's almost planing speed for a 22 foot boat - LOL...

You are a really great dockmate - well done - your karma points are growing.

We had a 5hp on our 26 footer. During flood tides we'd make 1.5kts over the ground getting out of the harbor. We swapped in a 9.9 when the 5 died and life was great!

She can probably pull water skiers next season...

Originally Posted by SV_Harbinger

Yes we tested it today, ran it ahead and astern at the pier at low rpm ran it that way back and forth for about an hour then finished the recommended 10hr break in period (per manual) north of the bridge. At anything more than ½ throttle, not much to be gained speed wise (5.5 knts GPS vs 6.2 at nearly WOT) but the book said do it so we did. Total fuel burned 9gal. Noticable squat from ¾ throttle on up, just making waves at that point.
She however was ecstatic, having HER boat out for the first time (mast laid down in crutches not withstanding) and I may say the enthusiasm was infectious. I forgot what it was like taking my first boat out for the first time and what that was like. It was fun to watch and be a part of (admittedly as a passenger, almost in the way).
A little over powered, yes, a 6 horse probably would have been more than adequate, and easier to handle to boot... But I can't ever remember saying damn, I have too many horses ....

[SV_Harbinger]

Thinking back it's more than I put on my previous boat, she only had an 8hp on a C&C 25 and I remember being pleased with it, but I was surprised to find out that for only 3 more feet my old C&C had just about double the displacement...go figure....

[thruska]

Isnt this swap a done deal ? Hasnt she crossed the harbor already ?

[SV_Harbinger]

She sure has, hauled, blocked and on stands, comfortably stowed for winter. Status, engine swap, satisfactory, engine trials, satisfactory, winterization, complete.