How to transport an outboard motor in your car or truck

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@jimmurguia2727 2 месяца назад

That’s a great idea. I’ve always laid it down on the proper side it can lay on propped up with pillows while laying on an old foam pad for a bed. This is definitely better. Will be building one

@KayakCliff Месяц назад

Hey Jim - Thanks for watching and commenting! You’ll love having this setup / hack for safe outboard storage and transportation! Take care!

@RedfishInc 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! This is exactly what I've been looking for. So simple yet very sturdy and I just happen to have a 2x12 on hand! Thanks again for sharing!

@KayakCliff 5 месяцев назад

Hey, thank you for your comments! I'm glad it worked out for you! Safe adventuring out there this summer :-)

@woodlandsnorth 7 месяцев назад

Nice idea. 4 stroke motors need to be laid down on one side, typically with the carb side up. My honda has two "nubs" on the one side to facilitate it laying down on that side - check your manual. Great motors!

@KayakCliff 7 месяцев назад

Mine leaks when laid down on the nubs. Dealer said I wasn’t doing anything wrong and that happens. I much prefer the setup I have with the 2x12’s it sits nice and secure, just like it sits when I have it clamped to my transom with the motor tilted up. No more problems. Even if it didn’t leak, I would still transport it this way, much more stable, doesn’t slide around and finish is protected. Have a great week!

@artat777 2 месяца назад

Great video thanks I’m glad I found it. Ever since seeing the motor laying down on its side in the back of your truck I was curious thinking that didn’t look right 😅

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

Well, that’s the confusing thing……Honda designed that engine with two metal pegs on the side of the engine, that enable you to lay it down on it’s side without hurting anything. But it leaks oil though and they say it will do that. I guess the metal pegs are ONLY for laying the motor down on it’s side if it doesn’t have any oil in it. Kind of weird. I love the engine though and to me, that wood “H” is the best way to transport safely & securely

@pradub3541 Месяц назад

Great video, finally great solution, finishing my cigare and go to build one right now, village style, greetz from czech :)

@KayakCliff Месяц назад

Awesome, hope it works as well for you as it does for me. Greeting from Texas!

@trailtalkswithandy936 Месяц назад

Built your "H" with handles (when helper is available) that rests on dolly high enough to slide aka "rock" onto SUV mat. Wheeled dolly doubles as flushing stand. Great idea.

@KayakCliff Месяц назад

I like 👍 that!

@gorrdd 2 месяца назад

Hey Cliff... did some checking around and the AQUOS outboard motor trolley seems to be by far the best solution for both transport and storage. It just flips right up into the back of your SUV or truck bed, as seen on their RU-vid video. Can't beat it. Almost no heavy lifting required.😊 Gord

@alexbarton4966 2 месяца назад

Thanks Cliff, You solved a big problem for me. I appreciate it.

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

Glad to hear, thank you so much for watching and commenting!

@mevanouski 5 месяцев назад

Hello Cliff, great video. I just bought a sea eagle skiff 16 and a Yamaha 6hp outboard and will be transporting both on a large motorcycle rack on the back of my motorhome. I’ve been debating on the best way to strap the motor down and after seeing your video, I made the “H” . It works perfectly. It’ll make transport so much easier ,thanks, MIKE from Boise Idaho.

@KayakCliff 5 месяцев назад

Hey 👋. Thanks for watching and commenting! That fishskiff 16 will work great with the 6hp. I think you should get to 15-16 mph with one person. Glad my “H” motor transport will work for you!

@EngineeringDisaster 2 месяца назад

Your rationale was my thoughts too. I was going to do the same thing with my small motor because you can transport it in the back of a boat in the angled stowed position so why not transport it the same way when off a boat. I too once laid my mercury on the side and not only did it leak oil it leaked gas. Great video.

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you have a great week!

@classicarcadeamusementpark4242 8 месяцев назад

Great video Cliff. I think you've convinced me even more there is no way I'd want to put a gasoline motor in the trunk of the sedans I drive. They all have microfiber carpet in the trunk & everywhere. Not the hard plastic in the vehicles you've shown. Once oil or gas spills on microfiber, the vapors would probably be there for months. Cleaning would be very difficult. There is no way I"d want to chance that. I'd love to have a 5HP motor for my Paddleski 437ps, but I just see so many potential disadvantages for me. Hawaiian Dan at Sea Eagle has shown a mount that attaches to the outside of a vehicle. That would be a possibility, but I don't like advertising it. Boating is not always about going from home to the water for me. It's often about visiting the area too before or after boating. I'm not so trusting someone wouldn't mess with it. The 5HP motor looks a lot heavier than a 3HP, but I'm not sure. I'm sure it would be great to go long distances on that at decent speeds. Another problem for me, even at more like 2.5HP my front passenger on a normal day gets splashed with waves crashing over the bow. To avoid this, I have to go slower unless I'm alone. It would be rare I'd get to take advantage of the extra speed. The Torqeedo Travel still seems like the best fit for me as long as I can keep my working, even though it's not perfect. But what is? I'd love the range of gas, although at most locations I can go the distance I need.

@KayakCliff 7 месяцев назад

Hey 👋 - That Honda 5hp is about 65 lbs. Not too bad to maneuver around. You definitely want to store and transport it right though! That hitch mount is really nice. PaddleSki - Website page - bit.ly/33PbnFH My review of the PaddleSki - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9h0BoJi8XjI.html

@classicarcadeamusementpark4242 7 месяцев назад

@@KayakCliffMaybe some day I'll get that mount he suggested. I need to get a shed first before I can even think of storing a gas motor at my house. A motor like that would be nice to have, but in truth I'd probably use the Torqeedo 75% of the time or more. It's adequate for most locations I go. There are a few I'd like to go that I'd be hesitant without the range of a gas motor, and the extra speed would help arrive to further destinations too.

@clwhitt 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! I picked up a Honda 5 HP 4 stroke motor, laid it on its side supports in the back seat and had oil all over by the time I got home. I built your "H" out of a 2x6 (because that's what I had laying around) and it's perfect - fully supporting the engine with the prop end off the ground (though I'll pad it and set it down for the 2000 mile trip coming up).

@KayakCliff 5 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you so much for sharing your story! Enjoy that 2000 mile trip, sounds fun!

@ovidiudraghici9941 2 месяца назад

According to the Honda manual you can store it horizontally on those two legs (which I do), but the tiller has to be in normal position, or it will leak. And no, gas wont leak, but vapors will, especially when it's hot. More recent Yamaha engines can be stored in any position. Honda outboards are not that great IMHO.

@KayakCliff Месяц назад

Mine leaks no matter what, I tried everything. My motor mount is perfect for my needs! I do love the engine though!

@gorrdd 2 месяца назад

Cliff, Further investigation shows AQUAS unit doesn't seem to be available anymore. But the Boat Hoist outboard motor trolley is similar and it's available. Gord

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

Sounds good 👍

@gorrdd 2 месяца назад

@@KayakCliff Yes, having roller wheels at, or near, the handlebars... allows for the tilt and slide onto a SUV or pickup bed. It offers both transport and storage without dead lifting the setup. Gord

@jonathanstevens1917 6 месяцев назад

Great video!! Well explained and clearly demonstrated. I’m going to do the same thing!❤

@KayakCliff 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! It's the best way I have found a transport my outboards.

@plam0007 6 месяцев назад

Great idea. But I have had any issue with oil leak with my 2022 Honda BF5 (bought brand new) motors when I had it laid down on both sides. But mostly on the side with the little legs in my SUV. Honda definitely makes great motors! Love seeing all your Seaeagle Paddleski videos with the Honda motor.. please keep on making them. Can't wait for the future videos of them.

@KayakCliff 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching and commenting @plam0007

@roybilodeau4165 4 месяца назад

Good idea👏

@KayakCliff 4 месяца назад

Thanks Roy!

@sslcfc 5 месяцев назад

Perfect

@satra270 5 месяцев назад

Hi Cliff, great idea, husband and I are looking at the fast cat 12 for use in Florida water south west Florida area to be exact was wondering what your thoughts where on this inflatable vs the skiff 16 ?

@KayakCliff 5 месяцев назад

Hi 👋 Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I actually just got a FastCat 12, I used it for the first time a week ago and was extremely impressed. I’ve used the PaddleSki on many adventures and love how it’s is easy to paddle as well, when you want to do that. The benefit of the FastCat is it is wider, better for two people and I like how you sit up higher with the elevated seating. I will be doing a full review of the FastCat in the coming month, plus you will see it on adventure videos as well. As far as the FastCat vs. the Fish skiff - they are both awesome! You just get more room in the FishSkiff and you can power it with up to a 10hp outboard that will propel it to 22 mph. The FishSkif gets to about 15 mph, which is great too! What HP motor are you considering using? You can’t go wrong with either the FishSkiff or the FastCat, it all boils down to weather you want a little more room. Both pack down to about the same size for transport. Below are my affiliate links for both boats, sorry I don’t have a video on the FastCat yet, but it is coming . . . FastCat 12 - More room to stand up and move around than the PaddleSki. Excellent for two people fishing and standing. A little too wide if you want to kayak paddle or stand up paddle compared to the PaddleSki. bit.ly/41hOq7d FishSkiff 16 - Maximum amount of room in a large 16’ boat. Great for up to 3 people fishing! bit.ly/41eScyj

@rcoony 8 месяцев назад

I have a Suzuki 2.5HP outboard, and it can be laid down on it's right side (the side with the handle). I've transported it that way in the trunk of my car a number of times with never any problem. Supposedly it will leak oil if I set it down on the other side, but I've never tested that. I'd be curious as to what your motor's owner's manual says about transporting it.

@KayakCliff 8 месяцев назад

Oh, yes, the owners manual does address laying down the engine. Just does not say anything about how you should NOT do it with oil in the engine. No way to lay down this motor or many other four stroke motors with oil in the engine. Most of them leak. You are lucky!

@JamesJames-jt3ts 7 месяцев назад

@@KayakCliff Hi, if you are supposed to lay them on their handle side it must be true. What they don't say is that the motor must be slightly higher than the propeller side. Is the principle of fluids. They flow where gravity pulls them

@KayakCliff 7 месяцев назад

@JamesJames-jt3ts Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m just happy with my new setup with the 2x12’s, works great and protects the finish by keeping everything upright and not sliding around. Take care!

@poobank 2 месяца назад

I’m looking to buy that same motor. Any recommendations on where to buy? How much did you pay? Did you get the optional alternator or battery charger system?

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

I got mine from Sea Eagle. Here is the link - www.seaeagle.com/Accessories/honda-outboard-motors

@poobank 2 месяца назад

@@KayakCliff thanks for the reply. Looks like Amazon sales it for $400 cheaper. I was considering Amazon but just seems a little weird buying a boat motor from them lol. Thanks also for the H mount video idea. Doing my homework first. Just got a 12’ Jon boat from tractor supply for $599

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

@poobank hey, as long as it is a real Honda, cheaper is cheaper. Gotta go with the cheapest price! Have fun with that new Jon boat!

@cungbo 8 месяцев назад

I have a 5HP Honda outboard and can lay it down on the side with no oil or gas leakage.

@KayakCliff 8 месяцев назад

I was told by Honda that leaking is to be expected when oil and filter are in the motor. I guess you got lucky with your model! How old is yours? Mine is about two years old.

@yucelunal3519 3 месяца назад

Hi, is it possible to know the measurements of this wooden part, I would like to make my own boat .your info would be appreciated with thanks

@KayakCliff 3 месяца назад

I would say it is 12’’ x 12’’ x 12’’. Not super important, just somewhere in that area of sizing. Hope this helps!

@fabianoslack4269 2 месяца назад

1:24 „maybe a couple of then does not leak“ Do you guys know an a 5hp or less outboard motor that does not leak when we lay it down?

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

I really don't know of any motor that does not leak. That does not mean that one does not exist though. I'm just not aware of one.

@HotdogVendor1337 2 месяца назад

Checkout Yamahas F4/F5 oil leak prevention system

@KayakCliff 2 месяца назад

@user-ur5qn6mx2p I will check it out! Is this like an accessory that will hook up to my Honda?

@danielrobert7181 4 месяца назад

Well, just get a (used) 2-stroke outboard and lay it anyway you please in your car/truck.

@KayakCliff 4 месяца назад

I don't miss having to premix all that oil, 50:1 ratio was it? The exhaust smelled great though, every time I smell it, it brings back a bunch of memories from my childhood and earlier boating years :-)