dinghy Motor storage

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mawyatt

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Dec 13, 2007
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Clearwater, Fl
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2008 Sundancer 38DA
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8.1L Mercruisers
I did a search and found some info but was curious how folks generally store the small dinghy motors (any images?). I have a small and light (30#) Suzuki 2.5hp 4S and trying to figure out how/where to store on board. I have the Aaronboat 8'2" dinghy on the bow for now.

Thanks in advance,

Mike
 
4s's aren't as easy to store as 2s's. (4 stroke motors hold oil). We lay our 8HP 2 stroke down in the cockpit under the table. I drape 2 towels from bow to stern (the long way) over the rear seat and the floor in front of the rear seat. I set the motor down on its back with the prop facing port, then I pull the towels over the motor. It doesn't leak.

We have also placed it in the cabin on the floor in front of the mid cabin berth. Can you put yours in the transom locker? That would be great.
 
The transom lockers (there are two on this model) on the new 38DA are very Deep....I would think that you would be able to lay it on it's side in there with maybe a bungee or two lashed over it to keep it in place.

I know most don't recommend storing outboards in the ER, but the 38DA also has a TON of space back in the swimplatform cavity. If you got real tricky, you could probably have a hatch put in on the platform decking for easy access from topside....But you would also have to check with SR for weight limits on the platform mold.
 
There is nothing wrong with storing a 2 cycle in the ER as long as you empty the tank if it has an integral tank, AND you run the motor out of gas so there is no fuel in the carburator. We store a little Johnson in a floor locker.
 
sbw1 said:
There is nothing wrong with storing a 2 cycle in the ER as long as you empty the tank if it has an integral tank, AND you run the motor out of gas so there is no fuel in the carburator. We store a little Johnson in a floor locker.
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His is a 4-stroke.
 
Hampton said:
His is a 4-stroke.
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When discussing wether or not to store an outboard in the ER, other than the issue of laying it on its side, why would it matter if it were a 2S or 4S?
 
I'm planning on storing my 3.5 4 stroke in the ER. Right now, it's laying in my living room, and I smell nothing. The tank is about half full, and I turned the fuel off and ran it dry. If I can't smell it in my living room, I don't think fumes will be an issue. I just need to make sure it's stabilized upright, or laying down the right way.

Kevin
 
The argument is you should not lay a 4S on its side as oil gets into the top part of the engine and it smokes and becomes hard to start. Read the owner manual.
 
All of the small 4Ss that I looked at (under 9.9HP) were capable of being layed (I sure I hope I spelled 'that' right...:grin:) on one of the sides....there should be a label as to which side is acceptable by the manufacturer.
 
My merc. 4hp. 4 stroke can be layed on it's side, but only tiller side down. Laying it in any other direction oil will run out of the crankcase into the carb and probably into other places it shouldn't go.

Where do I put it while underway, Right in front of the transom door in the cockpit with the prop end facing the door. I set it on a van carpet runner, just in case of a leak somewhere.
 
I have a Mercury 9.9HP 4 stroke and the best thing I ever purchased was the Weaver Lever. It is sooooooo simple to use and I don't have to take the engine off when I flip the dinghy up onto the swimplatform. It allows the motor to pivot in place and is a quick and easy way to store the motor. Sorry for no link, but check into it...you will not be disappointed!
 
Mine also has the indication of which way to lay it. Throttle handle up (or whatever you call this), on it's side.

Kevin
 
Any thoughts on the storage of a gas can? I understand the port authority has an issue with storage of a gas can in the dock box or on the dock. Any issues of storing a sealed can in the engine room?
 
I have a small 5hp 2 Stroke. The motor 'sips' fuel, so I usually fill the motor's built in tank and go. However, I sometimes will carry a small 1 gallon plastic can, premixed with oil, if I'm going on a trip. I always carry a 1 gallon platic can filled with diesel for filter changes. I keep them in the transom trunk and have never had a problem. I will caveat that you should check the area and stick your nose in there every time you before you plug/unplug your shore power.
 
osd9 said:
I have a small 5hp 2 Stroke. The motor 'sips' fuel, so I usually fill the motor's built in tank and go. However, I sometimes will carry a small 1 gallon plastic can, premixed with oil, if I'm going on a trip. I always carry a 1 gallon platic can filled with diesel for filter changes. I keep them in the transom trunk and have never had a problem. I will caveat that you should check the area and stick your nose in there every time you before you plug/unplug your shore power.
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I have a 1 gallon plastic gas can that I was planning on keeping in the transome port trunk, the starboard trunk has the electrical connections for shore power & cable. I found out (read the manual) that the motor can be stored flat on the tiller arm side.

Mike
 
Thanks. Is storing the gas can in the engine room a bad idea?

Kevin
 
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