Outboard motor weight (for max weight capacity on my boat)?

i was wondering what a rough estimate for the weight of my 7.5 hp, 2 stroke ted williams outboard would be, im not very accurate with judging weight by hand, but maybe someone has an old catalog with more info, or maybe someone just flat out knows more than i do. i use a minn kota trolling motor with a 12V deep cycle battery to power it now, so i was wondering if the weight of the motor would be comparable to the weight of the battery, considering that the battery feels pretty heavy.Outboard motor weight (for max weight capacity on my boat)?
Basically an Eska, as sold through Sears. Just with a signature for marketing purposes. Weight compared to a trolling motor and battery(s) probably similar, but power output much higher - don't overpower your boat!Outboard motor weight (for max weight capacity on my boat)?
Like most older outboard engines, they are usually heavier than they look. There isn't much information on Ted Williams outboard motors, especially without knowing what year the motor was manufactured.



If I were you I would save myself some time and frustration by simply weighing the motor, place it on a scale, then you'll know for sure. If you have a regular bathroom stand on scale try this. Stand on your scale record your weight. After that stand on your scale while holding the motor an record that weight. Do the math, you'll know how heavy you motor is.



Best of luck to you!Outboard motor weight (for max weight capacity on my boat)?
probably very close to the same.

but as suggested, just whip out the bathroom scale and know EXACTLY in a few seconds.





BTW, with roughly 100 lbs of thrust per hp, your power to weight ratio SUCKS.

and the cost of replacement batteries every few years, the hassle of charging them (especially on longer camping trips), the limited run time of even a good new battery, the weight of them, a small outboard is so much convient, powerful and hassle free.



merc's 2.5 hp outboard weighs 40 lbs, puts out the equilivant power of about five 50 lb thrust trolling motors, will run all day long at full throttle on a small tank of gas, that gas tank can be "recharged" just about everywhere, including at the waters edge at many places, and will last 30+ years with proper maintence.

and only costs about twice what a good trolling motor and deep cycle battery does.
I don't have a precise answer for that particular motor, but I have no doubt that it's at least 45 lbs and under 60, probably under 55. The deepcycle battery, depending on size, will be around 50 lbs.