Outboard Motor Lifting Harness

Basics

• A special accessory made for Outboard Motors that allows them to be ergonomically / easily lifted by mechanized means
  • Also may be of use for lowering a Motor from a Breakwall to a small boat ( Johnboat / RHIB etc) that has been lowered down first

Sourcing

Barton

• Their Product Page on It
• A Hodges Marine listing for the sling ( ‘’’~72 USD as of this edit’’’ )

Outboard Lift

• Outboardlift 100
  • Their Product Page on It
    • Has Buckles and is more of a harness than a simple sling, seems like it would be quite secure as long as it fits

Related Technology/Terms

• Webbing / Nylon Webbing
  • Hand Stitched Nylon Webbing
    • A 2015 Article in Practical Sailor (Magazine) Titled “ Is Hand-stitched, Nylon Webbing Strong Enough? - Proper twine selections and sandwich reinforcement are key.”
  • Plastic Welding (Either hot air, or Ultrasonic Welding / Hot Staple Plastic Welding etc)
  • ”Sealing Plastic Seams with Laser Welding” - MDDI Online