I have a 9.9 Yamaha that I need to have a stand for storage and portability. Anybody have any good ideas on how to build one? Any helpful hints? I'd like to build my own, but if there is no point I could be convinced to just go out and buy one. It just seems like they could be much better than the ones that I have seen in adds.
Outboard Motor Stand?
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Just use weight appropriate material and I like to allow space to just barely squeeze in a 5 gallon pail for flushing even though they recommend that you use the flush port
I built one years ago out of scrap 2x4 and 2x6 material I had laying around the house. At the time, I had two outboards, so I made it wide enough for both; which also allowed it to straddle a 55 gal drum. It's not pretty, but it works well and has lasted over 20 years and several long distance moves. My design was based on the materials I had at hand and the lack of ability to research other designs (pre-internet era!). Now, if you do a google search for engine stands, you will get a few thousand ideas to get you going...
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Brad
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Brad
I want one that I could wheel around and carry a 5 gallon tank of gas too. I was thinking about rigging up a Harbor Freight 2 wheeler by attaching a wood cross member at the top for the motor to clamp to and mount a piece of plywood to the metal flange at the bottom to hold the tank and help stabilize. Seems like it should work.
No pictures, but I did a slight variation on the themes above by using a couple of 'instant sawhorse' metal thingies available where you get the 2 x 4's to make it with. Just made a very high 'saw horse'.
I also made one from a two wheeler and a test bucket can sit on the bottom of it.
More pictures and the build here...
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor/outboard-1.html
We keep our outboards on one long stand...
...in the shop shown above behind the sewing table,
Sum
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Always enjoy Sumner's input. As much fun looking in the background as the project he describes. I've wanted a "Wheel" for some time, and the shrinker/stretcher tells me he does a bit of metalwork as well as his boatwork.
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. Of course the disadvantage is that you are old and can't work as many hours :cry:.We are in Florida working on the Endeavour and just not getting as much done as I'd like. I did buy the manual windlass that I think you posted a link to at Minney's and have it mounted and on a swivel mount so that it works for both anchors on the bow (35 lb Manson and 35 lb. CQR). I like it and will post pictures when I find time,
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In a pinch, you can screw a 2x6 to an open stud wall (across two studs) and hang a motor right on the wall.
Or, screw a 2X6 to a single studs side, bringing the 2X6 outward (2 feet, or as needed), perpendicular to the wall, and either screw a 2x4 leg to the outer end, or use a single saw horse to support it. The advantage of the perpendicular setup, is you can extend the 2x6 further and hang multiple motors or other junk, as well as run the motor in a trash can/barrel.
You can use a dolly as Sumner did, but note the bottom, he extended the foot out farther. You have to do that or it will tip over. Makes a good portable stand.
There are some plans online using 2x and plywood, and they work okay, but they are generally quite heavy and dont hold up all that long. The dolly idea can work pretty well, especially if you want portability.
(I am going to get flack for this, but) A cheap and dirty way that works with two stroke motors (that are drained of water and fuel first), is turn them upside down and set the cover down on a towel. You can then use a regular dolly, just use a bungee cord or tie strap to tie the motor to the dolly. I have even set them up on work benches in the corner, and up on a garage shelf and left them sit all winter. Never bothered them a bit. Just remember they have to drain of water first.
You cant do that with four strokes as the oil would run out the breather and make a total mess of everything.
Or, screw a 2X6 to a single studs side, bringing the 2X6 outward (2 feet, or as needed), perpendicular to the wall, and either screw a 2x4 leg to the outer end, or use a single saw horse to support it. The advantage of the perpendicular setup, is you can extend the 2x6 further and hang multiple motors or other junk, as well as run the motor in a trash can/barrel.
You can use a dolly as Sumner did, but note the bottom, he extended the foot out farther. You have to do that or it will tip over. Makes a good portable stand.
There are some plans online using 2x and plywood, and they work okay, but they are generally quite heavy and dont hold up all that long. The dolly idea can work pretty well, especially if you want portability.
(I am going to get flack for this, but) A cheap and dirty way that works with two stroke motors (that are drained of water and fuel first), is turn them upside down and set the cover down on a towel. You can then use a regular dolly, just use a bungee cord or tie strap to tie the motor to the dolly. I have even set them up on work benches in the corner, and up on a garage shelf and left them sit all winter. Never bothered them a bit. Just remember they have to drain of water first.
You cant do that with four strokes as the oil would run out the breather and make a total mess of everything.
No kidding. My mind comes up with all these amazing ideas and projects, then reality hits/hurts. I just aint 20 anymore.One of the advantages of being retired
Sum
I just made a very short sawhorse to mount my motors. Simple and works fine. You can get the clamps for the legs at any big box home store like Lowes or Home Depot. I like the plastic units that you can unscrew to disassemble and store them flat when not in use.
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