Abstract: A lift mechanism is provided for transferring an outboard motor to and from the body of apickup truck or the like, being primarily usable in moving the motor from a use position on a boat (or from a temporary stored position on a rack or the like) to the interior of the vehicle. The lift comprises a rectangular frame with a boom that can be swung about a vertical axis during motor transfer and that can be folded within the vehicle when the motor is being transported after being lifted into the vehicle. The frame is further slidable fore and aft in the truck body to facilitate motor handling. A releasable lock is provided for locking the frame in forwardly stored position. The provision for sliding of the frame also includes provision for enabling easy removal of the frame when its use is not required.