What's it weigh??????????

[daydreamer1252]

Can anyone tell me the "all up" weight of a GM 2.5-3.0 Mercruiser with accessories, (manifold, carb, alt, starter, bell housing and front motor mount, etc.). Need to know how far to take the weight training before I pull it out! Need to plan the lift and need an idea to arrange for the hoist to use. Thanks for the help.

 

[JustJason]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

more than you can lift by hand!!!
Just a guess.... say 300.

 

[Bondo]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

more than you can lift by hand!!!
Just a guess.... say 300.

Ayuh,..... Fully Dressed,.... I'd say 300lbs is the lower end of my Guessimate.....

 

[JCF350]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

635 lb.
http://www.dougrussell.com/Products...roductDetails&ProductID=5&Category=6&Brand=70

 

[JustJason]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

hmmm... the way i read that its with a complete drive, gimbals and transom plates.
The drive weighs about 80... the transom plates and gimbals... maybe another 50 max. add in some other stuff....
maybe the motors closer to 400...

 

[JCF350]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

Ad states engine only

Where do you see drive and transom plates?

 

[JustJason]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

it says this though in the description....

Power 135HP (101kW)
Full Throttle Range 4400 - 4800 RPM
Displacement 181CID (3.0L)
Engine Type I4
Bore & Stroke 4.00" X 3.60" (101mm X 91mm)
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Fuel Requirement 87 Octane (R+M)/2
Fuel System 2V Carb with Turn Key Start & Mechanical Fuel Pump
Induction System Single Piece Iron Intake-Exhaust Manifold
Ignition System EST Analog with Distributor
Charging System 65 Amp/917 Watt Alternator
Water Drain System Quick-Disconnect Drain Hoses with Flush Feature
Exhaust System Iron Manifold with EDP Coating
Cooling System Thermostatically Controlled, Raw Water
Accessory Drive System V-Belt
Optional Power Steering Available
Recommended Engine Oil SAE 25W-40 NMMA Certified FC-W
Engine Guardian System Low Oil Pressure, High Coolant Temperature, Low Drive Lube
Alpha Ratios 2.0, 2.40(H)
Dimensions (LxWxH) in 29 x 26 x 21
Dimensions (LxWxH) mm 730 x 660 x 533
Weight w/ Alpha (lbs./kg) 635/288
Optional Freshwater Cooling Available


2nd to last line........

 

[JCF350]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

http://mercurymarine.com/engines/inboards/sterndrives/tks3l_specs.php
Okay merc ad says weight with alpha.:redface:

 

[JCF350]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

2nd to last line........

Optical contusion on my part

 

[JustJason]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

I'm sitting here thinking to myself.... I can pick up and walk around with a 350 with a crank in it.... its heavy but i can do it..... I read once that a fully dressed 350 (automotive) is 575.... so my thought process was that a 2.5/3.0 is probably a little more than half that.

 

[daydreamer1252]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

Thanks all! It looks like if I work up to it slowly I would be able to lift it out by about 2015 or thereabouts.............. Guess I'll just have to do it the hard way and get a engine hoist It looks like a 1/4 ton would probably do but will opt for 1000# capacity instead. I really believe that it must weigh near the 500# area as a 125 hp outboard weighs between 300 and 400 depending on make and model and the cast iron is FAR heavier than the aluminum. Thanks again.

 

[JCF350]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

Don't forget height and reach
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[daydreamer1252]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

That is why the weight was important as the cranes (hoists) adjust and like all lifting apparatus' the farther from the pivot you reach the less you can pick! This will give me the basis for what I will need. Height should not be a problem as all the models looked at have sufficient height. Also it is a relatively small boat. Have to clear 57" and can lift the tongue and probably reduce that by a foot or more. Sure would be easier if I could just pick it up ..............Oh well.
Thanks all!

 

[chiefalen]

Re: What's it weigh??????????

thousand pound chain hoist hooked to a tree limb there is a lifting eye on the motor half hour to unhook everything and make sure all the motor mounts are free u can have it out in a hour.about 400 pounds did a 5.0 and that was 450-500 pounds