Reader tip of the weekLifebelt as an outboard carrying strap

Felix Keßler

 · 23.04.2017

Reader tip of the week: Lifebelt as an outboard carrying strapPhoto: YACHT/J. Peschke
Lifebelt as outboard motor carrying strap
The constant mounting and dismounting of the outboard motor, including lifting it out of the dinghy, puts a strain on your back. It's more comfortable with a converted lifebelt

Outboard motor with recovery belt

As soon as the outboard motor for the dinghy produces more than the usual two to three hp on the propeller, transporting it over the stern down into the dinghy becomes a feat of strength.
In addition, the larger the engine, the more difficult it becomes to handle. Although the accessories trade offers special carrying straps for this purpose, a halter-like line attached to the engine is also sufficient. It is even easier if you attach the snap hooks of the lifebelt to the front and rear of the motor.

- Achim Weckler, 65795 Hattersheim

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