Transporting Outboards In Cab

[jackpine]

Hi All,<br /><br />I recently posted a topic titled "Minnkota Question". Thanks to all who replied your advice has led me to believe that a 2-5hp outboard would be the way to go. I do have a question that doesn't necessary relate to electronics in regards to a gas powered outboard.<br /><br />The road to my camp is very rough and I will be leaving my aluminum boat at the camp but will be transporting the outboard back and forth. How big an issue is it for the outboard to be bouncing around in the back of the truck (it will be secured as much as possible). With it being on it's side will that make it hard to start and ultimately hard on the motor itself (gas mixing around). This is one of the reasons why I was leaning towards an electric outboard but if it's not a big issue with the gas being bounced around a bit then I think gas is the way to go. If anyone can comment on any experiences they have had with their outboards in the back of the truck and being bounced around it would be a great help. By the way this will be the first motor I have ever owned so sorry if this sounds like a stupid question.<br /><br />Thanks All<br />Take Care

 

[ED21]

Re: Transporting Outboards In Cab

I often transported a 4 1/5 in my trunk with no ill effects. Sometimes gas would leak a little. I found running it dry helped. I would lay it on the side least likely to break anything like the shift lever. Owners manuals sometimes recommend a position.I used a quilted moving pad to protect it & absorb any spilled gas. In a truck I would bungee or tie it down & not worry about it.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Transporting Outboards In Cab

If you get a 4-stroke, you have to be real careful how you lay it down. That'll be spelled-out in the owner's manual. Otherwise, run-out the gas and close the tank vent.<br /><br />If you get a 2-stroke, make sure to shut off the gas and let it run until the gas is used from the carb. Close the gas tank vent and toss it in. I've seen 2-strokes carelessly tossed in the back, bouncing around, breaking off chunks of cowl and fin, and still run just fine.<br /><br />You might want to give the Briggs & Stratton outboard a look. I'm sure Honda makes a good one and I'm sure it's rather expensive. I think Yamaha makes their own. Most others are Tohatsu.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Transporting Outboards In Cab

I got a Briggs and Stratton 5hp not too long ago and it comes packaged in a nice styrofoam container that you can reuse to transport. I've been real happy with it so far, and you can't beat the price. They're going for about $575 brand new on ebay.

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Transporting Outboards In Cab

I'm not sure bouncing around a 4 stroke is something I would recommend. A two stroke is far more durable in this aspect...and lighter to carry.<br /><br />I can't comment on the styrofoam case. Maybe its enough to keep it from keeping the Briggs and Stratton to rattling into pieces.

 

[JB]

Re: Transporting Outboards In Cab

For a while OMC made the 3hp JohnnyRudes in a folding model that came in a carrying case.<br /><br />Sounds like one of those would really fit your needs, Jackpine.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Transporting Outboards In Cab

i transport my 14hp evinrude, yes i said 14hp, in my boat when its on trailer. i dont like it riding on the back/ transom. so i take it off and lay it tiller side down on a generic orange life vest with the tiller handle between the two halves of the vest. been dooing this for years with this and many other similar size motors. just drain out the gas before this or it may leak, but no ill affects will come to your motor