Building an Outdrive Stand

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kyleputzier

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This is what I built. Worked well. I made it longer than needed so I could slide the drive off the boat without having to move the stand. Just 2X2's, glued and screwed. Plenty strong.

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bigskiohio

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i made mine the right height to take my drive off and put on, made putting outdrive back on super easy.

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jtybt

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See if pix works


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bigskiohio

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i like that, i going to make me one of those.
 

Bondo

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Ayuh,... Same here,... That's the pictures I've been Lookin' for....
I just happen to have several of those jacks,+ like the idea of an Outdrive Dolly....
 

Squid Billy

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This is my stand. It will also be the home of the engine during my restoration of my 1972 Silverline Comoro 17T I/O. The engine will be set on cross braces when it is removed from the hull this next weekend. I will post more pictures at that time.
 

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Squid Billy

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Engine mounted.
 

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D_J_Winn

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jtybt

great idea! thanks for sharing. multifunctional
 

tkrfxr

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This thread will never die....

I can't resist posting my improvised stand...I actually bought a U-pod, the yellow plastic stand on the right. Instead of working on one drive at a time, I needed to work on my two drives side by side, to compare wear and tear...

The stand was built in 20 minutes, using large bolts, and nuts from another project...

here it is...
 

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toolsinbox

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Built this saturday morning. Got the idea when I went to get new toung jack for my trailer from the store. The store desplay had a set up near the same to show how strong it is so I adapted that idea to this.

Trailer still not fixed. I get distracted easy :rolleyes:

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HorizonblueDK

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Here is my outdrive stand.

The height and angle of the drive can be adjusted.

Well, the angle is either horizontal or tilted approx 15?

The height is adjusted with a threaded rod, that has a handle welded on to it.
 

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bigskiohio

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toolsinbox ,all i can say is wow that is the best . how about some more pictures so i can make on. you should market that idea.
 

artificialreef

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Couldnt resist putting mine up too. Cheap HF motorcycle stand modded with a cheap HF 70$ welder.
 

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Craig W

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Having recently picked up a "new-to-me" 1998 16 1/2' FourWinns Horizon QX with a VP 3.0L I/O, I now have need for an outdrive lift/stand. Inspiration from everyone's posts -especially Toolsinbox & JordanFTW (fantastic ideas!) I thought I'd post my evolution... an implement stand, 4 rollers, some square steel tube and a couple plywood runners (to cover the steel and protect the outdrive). This one 'knocks down' a bit for transportation. Outward roller "legs" remove, similar to many shop crane designs, "outdrive runners" un-bolt from the implement stand - which also provides for rotation as long as the drive is manually supported while rotating. (now just to finish it up with some black tremclad)


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thanks to everyone that continues to support and expand the wealth of information available to us all on this site!!
 

bruceb58

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CraigW, I like how you are able to knock it down so it stores flat.
 

MEATBALL0309

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made this out of two 8 foot 2x4 wall studs i have laying around waiting to put casters on till i figure out how high it needs to be to install drive on boat with.
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JWebber

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Heres mine! I made from existing HF tranny stand. I just added the 1" sq. tubes coated with rubber coat and end caps, drlled fours holes total. Done!!

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MEATBALL0309

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very nice webber i might have to try something like that in the near future
 
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