Help to adapt

[Rossja]

I'm 37 hunting almost always solo. At the end of last season I injured my back, disc in my lower back all messed up. Just had second surgery... my question to the group is there a way to pull up my outboard without breaking my back? I generally set the decoys and power towards shore then lift and cut motor nosing into shallow spot or jammed into phragmites. I use same process for getting onto primitive ramps at end of hunt.

1994 Johnson 9.9hp on SouthBay

 

[Dave Diefenderfer]

I have never used on, but I think this is designed for easier tilt?

Amazon.com: DotLine Adjustable Outboard Motor Tilter : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Rossja]

On the right track there. I'd definitely have a back up cowling on order before use, it looks like it would crack it in the cold fast.

I have never used on, but I think this is designed for easier tilt?

Amazon.com: DotLine Adjustable Outboard Motor Tilter : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Kevin Layne]

How high do you need to lift it? What about a jackass lift?

 

[roy brewington]

Probably the most expensive way to solve your problem but Bobs Machine Shop sells a add on power trim & tilt unit for small outboards up to 30HP. Also allows you to manually adjust motor height for optimum performance . The battery operated power trim & tilt would definitely save your back.

 

[Todd Duncan Tennyson]

I think Roy is spot on if you have the budget for a hydraulic lift mount power tilt trim for your motor. I had one on my 60hp and it was very useful and a true back saver.

I know they are spendy, but so are trips to the hospital and getting sidelined with a disc issue all season has a terribly high price in the long run.

Hope you can get some relief. It is no fun hurting.