Project boat

I took a trip to Harbor Freight Tools in Louisville and picked up a shop crane. I had never been to HFTs so I picked up quite a few other things while I was there. I like that place.

The first thing I had to do was put the thing together. It is a pretty big crane and the box says it weighs 250 pounds.

Kerry got home from school just in time to help me. She did the jacking while I guided the engine out of the boat. I know it doesn't look like I am helping much in this picture though.

The engine has to come up enough to get over the back end of the boat. It is the same engine as a 305 Chevy V8. There are a few differences but not much.

Kerry is 5'6" and this is how high the engine had to go up to clear the boat. I also had to jack the tongue up as high as it would go to lower the back end.


Here is the motor on another of my new toys. I have always wanted an engine stand. Now I have a project that allowed me to get an engine stand AND and engine hoist. I love projects! I have no idea how to get the engine and stand somewhere that I can work on it though. I covered it up where it is on the back carport pad and will tackle that when I get back in 2 weeks.