Made a simple Outboard Motor Stand

[CrispyCringle]

I needed a couple of outboard motor stands for the old and new outboards. Couldnt find any used and wasnt going to pay $80 or more for some flimsy and bulky stand. Im a strong believer in the KISS principle. Came up with this: 4 pieces per stand, and some good 2 1/2" screws. Works great and only cost $20 for the two. Well, add another $6 for the deluxe roller version w 2 fixed casters. Took less than an hour to make both.

 

[Regular Guy]

CC,
I like that, need one too. Going to make one like such.
There is not much extra room in my garage, that slim design is just fitting.
Thanks for posting your idea.
Hart

 

[Michael Davis]

Made something similar for mine. Just a little wider so I could put a 5 gal pail of water there to flush the engine after a season in saltwater.

 

[All U Get]

Nice job.

All U Get

 

[isaksp00]

Looks good. Mine is even simpler - I lag bolted a 2 by 6 across two nearby 4X4 support posts in our basement/crawl space, and hang my Honda 8 on that. I can slide a plastic garbage can under the leg to test run it in water. Works fine if you have robust support posts that are near enough, say 3 to 4 ft separation.

 

[CloudDiver]

Nice... Great Idea. Searching DIY outboard stands I saw this on Google Images. Love the simplicity and cheap materials.

 

[JL Stratton]

What a wonderful idea. I'm definitely going to steal this idea. Sure beats laying the motor on the ground.

 

[CrispyCringle]

Im glad its helpful. I think it took less than 6' per stand using a 2" x 12".

 

[pateco]

Nice.

 

[All U Get]

What's next, bird houses?

All U Get

 

[CrispyCringle]

What's next, bird houses?

All U Get

Nope, not feelin' it.

 

[Ron20324]

Is there nothing to prevent it from falling sideways?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

I used discarded 55 gallon drums at time for stands with one no holes in it filled with water to run engines in it. If outside you might want to drill holes to drain rain water. Use to paint mine and one was hot pink just for laughs.

 

[CrispyCringle]

Is there nothing to prevent it from falling sideways?

There is nothing to cause it to fall sideways. Sure you could tip it over, but it works fine.

 

[west wind]

I am going to copy your design, Thanks.

 

[tog10054]

Thanks for the idea, works great.

 

[pateco]

I made mine out of an old hand truck, some U Bolts, and a chunk of 2x12.

 

[isaksp00]

I was lucky. The basement of our vacation house has 4 by 4 posts supporting the floor above, and one pair are about 3 ft apart. I lag bolted a 1 by 6 (or similar) across them, and mount the motor on that, and put a shelf on one post to support the fuel tank. It is the proper height to put a garbage can under it so I can test run it (yeah, it does get some fumes in the basement but I leave the door open and don't run it long).

 

[CrispyCringle]

I made mine out of an old hand truck, some U Bolts, and a chunk of 2x12.

Thats a good idea as well.

 

[Will Gilmore]

You're design has a great modern aesthetic that I really like. You might consider adding some type of cross grain support to help prevent the 2x12 from splitting as it ages and dries out. I really like the addition of the casters.

-Will (Dragonfly)