[Rhodes22-list] motor lift

[Michael D. Weisner]

Rob,

I feel the same about the price, at least without a discount sale or coupon. 
They are only about $10 less at Defender.  They also have a smaller, lighter 
(2-stroke, 115 lbs) unit for a mere $160!  I guess it really comes down to 
how bad a back you have and whether saving a couple of bucks is worth the 
pain.  Some folks do not have the option due to disability.

I prefer not to rely on complex mechanical systems (especially electrically 
driven ones) for basic boat safety and operation.  In an emergency, anyone 
on my R22 can always LOWER the engine (maybe with a bit of a bang) into 
operating position and motor to safety.  The same may not be possible with 
sophisticated mount systems.  KISS philosophy.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:45 AM
> Mike,
> Thanks.  My spring is still engaged (it does help somewhat with
> assisting with the lift).  I expect you touched on an issue, I got at
> 8hp 4 stroke which is probably heavier than what was intended.  Maybe
> not, newer motors seem lighter than their predecessors. That WM mount
> looks nice, but for that price, I'll keep yanking away! - rob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael D.
> Weisner
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:34 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] motor lift
>
> Rob,
>
> There's supposed to be a very big spring at the bottom of those old
> motor
> mounts.  Check to see if it is still "loaded".  Sometimes the spring
> disengages.  My '81 still springs my DT7.5 Suzuki about half way up when
> I
> release the hold down on the mount.  Then again, my old 2-stroke is not
> very
> heavy like some of the more "modern" 4-strokes and I have a pull start.
> If
> it ain't broke, I don't replace it.
>
> For those who need a newer design, Lou Rosenberg's R22, Miracles, had a
> very
> powerful mount from WM made by Garelick, I think.  Check out:
> http://tinyurl.com/cfyweq (West Marine)
>
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> Nissequogue River, NY
>
> From: "Lowe, Rob" <rlowe at vt.edu> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:16
> AM
>> Jb,
>> No, I have not seen Stan's new version.  My boat's so old it has the
> old
>> "grab and yank" lift.  I don't even have a mechanical advantage lift.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of JbTek
>> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:21 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Boat Name Letter size and motor lift
>>
>> Rob,
>> I bartered for my letters from the graphics shop next to my shop.
>> I think I got a good deal but then...so does he.
>> I'm real happy with my motor lift, no issues so far.  Stainless Steel
> is
>> the
>> way to go.
>> Have you seen Stans new version?
>> Jb
>>
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