I need a strong outboard motor stand

CL5057BL

CL5057BL

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I need to take off my outboard to repair the transom. My outboard weighs exactly 381 lbs. I saw the sticky, however, I really do not think it is strong enough to hold my motor. I was just going to set it on some old tires, but I think I want to work on the motor at the same time as my boat(new impeller, rebuild the carbs, compression test, ect...) so I believe a stand is the way to go. I am open to any and all sugestions, I am a builder, not an architect...
 
RotaryRacer

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Re: I need a strong outboard motor stand

I bought an automobile motor stand that actually worked pretty good for my motor. I just lined up the arms with the outboard bracket and used 3 pieces of OSB to give the motor a place to mount. The angle isn't right but it worked well to hold the motor and made it really easy to work on.

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saumon

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Re: I need a strong outboard motor stand

Do the one in the sticky but beefier (with 2x6 instead of 2x4 and add some braces). That's what i've done and it turn well.
 
RotaryRacer

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Re: I need a strong outboard motor stand

I looked at making a beefy version like the one in the sticky. By the time I bought the lumber and put my time into, it would have been quite an investment.

The motor stand I bought was $90 at Harbor Freight (on sale and 20% off coupon).
 
tashasdaddy

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Re: I need a strong outboard motor stand

the sticky stand will handle your motor.
 
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jonesg

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Re: I need a strong outboard motor stand

Got my engine stand from craigslist, $25. Had my V6 on it all winter outside.
The wooden ones are nice too....:p
 
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