Hi BJ

Welcome to the forum

There is a one near us and he leaves the outboard tilted up when sailing and on the mooring but I am not sure how secure this would be where your boat is moored

Regards Don

Thanks Don and twodogs.
Yes, mine has a well.
I didn't even think about under the cockpit. Great idea.

The tank is in a lockable box behind the well.
My main concerns were laying it down and it sliding around when moored or sailing.
I'm assuming laying it down isn't a problem.
I might build an open box, to keep it from moving around, that it can sit in under the cockpit.

I often take my 3.3hp motor with me when I leave the dinghy at the mooring. I use a
stanchion outboard bracket from Whitworths, about $30.00.That should solve the problem.

Exactly. Stancion Mount Bracket, up to 15hp. Only $19.95 ! Should fit most taff rails but not certain about E26. And you don't have to carry it below. What could be easier and with that motor on an Endeavour trim should not be a problem. Imho.

HG02 said..
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/Motoroutboard-making-a-well-solution/?page=1

have a look at Shaggy's post

Thanks HGO2.

Confused me even more. I was happy with the well. Seems the majority prefer to have it on a bracket.
Time to think while I keep making the seats for the pushpit.

The well is the best solution. Fume problems and drag can be overcome. Having easy access to the motor and keeping the prop submerged are important factors.
Below deck storage is also best, however if you have an integral fuel tank it is a bit more tricky.

Procedure for storage is to run the carby dry by disconnecting the fuel line while the motor is running. Stop the motor when it starts to run rough. Ensure that the piston is stopped in the compression stroke with ports closed. Lift the motor vertically and allow all the water to drain out of the engine. Stow under the cockpit sole. (Floor) It is unlikely to move unless you have a very rocky mooring. Chocking with fenders is one solution.

Fresh fuel is always recommended, includng in the fuel hose. (Plug- read my suggestion in the January 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner on how to drain the fuel hose.) If you have an integral tank and the motor is not started for a while, it is probably best to siphon the old fuel out.

Most usually use a couple of old life jackets to.support it will usually stop it moving about.

Another option not sure what your fit out is but if bare for racing mount a brachet on the bulkhead is another option.

Yara said..
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BJRobinson said..
Thanks Yara.
Great advice.

How to you get the motor to stop on a compression stroke?

I'm more concerned about it moving around under the cockpit when i am under sail.

You can feel the compression if you pull slowly on the starting cord.

Keep the motor in the well when under sail. You never know when you need it in a hurry. A simple wooden plug around the leg reduces the drag.

Thanks Yara.

The wooden plug is a good idea. Another job to do :-)

Stay with the well much better than transom mount.
Also unless you want to go very slow don't leave the motor in the well while sailing.
If it is bare look at where you could mount a piece of wood and put the motor on it.