my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

[cgd7777777]

I just got a motorcycle jack and a little wood and Bingo instant outdrive stand!

 

[christoner2002]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Very nice. I like how you are able to lift/lower with the jack. I built a fixed stand with casters for my drive, but I may have to do something like that. I also noticed I think your boat is a twin to mine, but with a Volvo drive.

 

[cgd7777777]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Looks like it!!
what year is yours

 

[christoner2002]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Mine is a 1997. May I ask, did you buy the motorcycle jack new? How much$$$$ did it set you back?

 

[cgd7777777]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

cool wana swap!!
its from sears had it back from when i wanted to be a biker
www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P

 

[christoner2002]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Well, my brother has a ATV, so maybe, I will se if he wants to go halfs with me. What year is your boat, and what engine do you have? I think I will have to get one of those jacks this year. I have my drive off right now, and have the lower unit split away for a skeg repair, and a impeller change. The top half is pretty light, but the lower unit is pretty heavy. That jack would make life alot easier!

 

[pcosky]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

I see a trip to Harbor Freight in my future....

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

the Harbor Freight MC jack would work for something as light as an outdrive, but NO WAY am I parking my BMW RT1150 on one. Uh uh.

 

[cgd7777777]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Not to many things from harbor freight i would trust with anything valuable!
i just bought an air die grinder from there and it lasted about an hour....get what you pay for!

 

[180shabah]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

pretty sweet lookin stand you made there...

 

[Joshua Nichols]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

The harbor freight one has better reviews than the Sears one
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html

It's a great idea BTW

 

[JWebber]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

I used one of HF tranny jacks, the mount plate has two sets of holes predrilled, I used the inner holes and drilled two 1" sq. steel tubes, coated with rubber paint it fits perfect for a alpha gen two drive. I like it because you can tilt side to side and front to back, and up and down, with control turn knobs etc..

This one!
http://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-3185.html

 

[Joshua Nichols]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

I used one of HF tranny jacks, the mount plate has two sets of holes predrilled, I used the inner holes and drilled two 1" sq. steel tubes, coated with rubber paint it fits perfect for a alpha gen two drive. I like it because you can tilt side to side and front to back, and up and down, with control turn knobs etc..

This one!
http://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-3185.html

How about a picture of ur rig up?

 

[JoLin]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Might take a look at other (cheaper) alternatives, too. Adjustability is great, and you only really need a couple inches of lift. Just looking at what the OP did, I wonder if the transmission jack I have (Harbor Freight) would work? It's a floor jack on wheels

Just a thought.

 

[JWebber]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

I'll have to take a pic when at home. Alos at the time I bought that jack it was 75 bucks, now it's up in price. But I use it for other things besides the boat outdrive.

 

[JWebber]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Here is my HF tranny jack with 1" sq. tube bars coated with rubber and has plastic end caps, All I did was drill holes for placement for the bars, thats it. The cool thing about it, is did not have to drill holes into the base plate of the tranny jack, they are already there! Perfact fit for a alpha One gen 2 drive cav plate. I just used it this weekend, and man what a back and time saver! LOL!. Some picture, not to good due to Iphone crappy pics.

 

[veritas honus]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Very ingenious!!! Great use of resources and adaptability. Not sure which way I'm gonna go for my Yamaha outdrive yet. I'll have to take a look at it and figure out which configuration will work best.

Thanks guys!!!

 

[JWebber]

Re: my Handy Dandy outdrive stand

Also what I like about the HF tranny jack is that you can tilt it side to side or front to back. Makes getting that outdrive algined just right before seating it to gimble housing, also once in place and the rams are tied up out of the way, just a matter of sliding it on.

 

[iSteelHead]

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Great Idea! I have to do that when I pull my motor come summer time. HF tools are not as bad as most think, despite popular belief. I own Mac and Snap-on tools, craftsman too. It all breaks IMO, and I have had more craftsman crap fail than anything, but I still buy it because the warranty. Just like Harbor freights warranty. Spend the $2 and you can take it back, and have it replaced.

 

[ron3033]

To 777777
is all that holds the wood to the jack the 2 C clamps?