If you have a boat with a removable motor, you just need to have a stand for this equipment. It will provide the most comfortable transportation, ease of maintenance and engine safety in the winter. Such a device can be purchased at the store, as well as made with one's own hand.
The purpose of the rack
The outboard motor stand is designed for the convenience and comfort of unit maintenance. It provides a long service life. The motor on the stand is vertically suspended.
The stand is an integral part for the owners of the outboard unit. The do-it-yourself stand for the outboard motor will be economical. It can be designed according to its own convenient design. With its help, it is possible to carry out stationary storage of the motor in the winter period or during its maintenance.
Fixing the motor on the stand will facilitate its reconstruction, changing the oil, lubricating the screw, and will make it easy to start the engine and perform other maintenance work on the outboard motor. Also, transportation of the engine becomes safer and easier. This product is the best invention for any boat engine owner. It will allow you to easily and conveniently solve most of the nuances associated with the maintenance, repair, tuning or conservation of the outboard motor for the winter period.
Component Designs
A stand for the boat engine should be at each owner of the motor. Making a stand for the outboard motor with your own hands will not be difficult. Structural elements can be assembled from boards or metal. But wood materials will be preferable when processing. They are strong enough to withstand the load of the motor.
A stand for a removable outboard motor can be assembled from two-inch boards. The lower supporting bars are connected to the construction racks, connected by a cross member, as well as by an under-motor board. The large end of the strap is released towards the outboard engine mount. The do-it-yourself stand for the outboard motor (photo above) has struts. They are attached to the main supports on strong hinges and in the working position are fixed by two metal corners, rotating on bolts.
For convenience, you can make a shelf with sides that will allow you to put tools, small parts or the necessary fasteners at the moment. The motor bar can be mounted slightly at an angle. This will give greater convenience.
Stand assembly
The do-it-yourself motor stand is assembled in no more than one evening. It will serve for a long time and is useful for various situations. The rack is designed for various types of suspension units.
The main material will be used wood. It is easy to process and easy to operate. It is necessary to prepare wooden bars with a cross section of 45x60 mm, a board with dimensions of 45x250x350 mm, as well as fasteners, bolts, nuts, washers.
The bars must be planed on four sides and assembled into grooves. Baseboard for removable outboard motor is taken from solid wood. Parts are assembled on mounts. Also, for better durability, racks are coated with adhesive. Initially, transverse crossbars are installed on the supports, then racks with stiffeners and with supports are glued together.
After the glue dries, you can install the board. For a better and more efficient grip, the board is clamped in a vice and 4 holes Ø10 mm are drilled for 10x170 bolts. After tightening the nuts with a file or grinder, the surface is cut flush. At the end of mechanical work, the rack is covered with paint. After drying, the outboard motor stand is ready.
Design revision
If necessary, the stand for the outboard motor can be made more mobile. To do this, from one end of the rack, you can attach small wheels from a trolley or a small bicycle. A metal or wood handle is attached to the top of the structure to make it convenient to transport the motor when tilted. Improving the design with small wheels will make it possible to move without difficulty, as well as bring the motor to the boat without extra effort.
Having considered the technology of creating a motor stand, each owner of this equipment will be able to make a simple construction with his own hands.