Home-made Outdrive Stands

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I'm looking for some tips to make 2 outdrive stands for my boat. I was thinking about making them out of (wood) 2" x 2" and then the top where the drives would rest would be made out of 2" x 4".

Thanks!
 
I made mine out of 2x4's and plywood. They have served me well four the last three boats I've owned.
 
I've seen steel ones on wheels for $80. Your better off buying them.

MJK
 
I had the U-PODs.
For $50 they worked great.
Just can't wheel them around.
 
I use a Black and Decker workmate. Drives fit in them perfect did the impellers while sitting on them. I also have Alpha drives not sure if it works with bigger drives.
Al
 
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Originally posted by ALKA2710

I use a Black and Decker workmate. Drives fit in them perfect did the impellers while sitting on them. I also have Alpha drives not sure if it works with bigger drives.
Al

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Did it hold two Alpha Drives?
 
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Originally posted by king5899

I've seen steel ones on wheels for $80. Your better off buying them.

MJK

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Where did you see them? I'd like to check them out.
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OUTDRIVE-STAND-MERCRUISER-ALPHA-BRAVO-OMC-DRIVESTAND_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45eedd09afQQitemZ300360206767QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear I believe they also have a storefront, but I can't find it.

MJK
 
No the work mate only held one drive it is the model that you attach to a work bench. Put it on the bench with a towel to cushion it and tightened it up a little and worked great. I have seen them on sale for 29 bucks or so
 
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Originally posted by ALKA2710

No the work mate only held one drive it is the model that you attach to a work bench. Put it on the bench with a towel to cushion it and tightened it up a little and worked great. I have seen them on sale for 29 bucks or so

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Thanks for the info, but I ordered two of the metal ones. They'll make moving them around during the winter storage period a lot easier.
 
I wound up making a pair of them out of 2x4's. I haven't pulled the drives yet.
 
Those pre-made stands are nice. I pulled my bravo drive for the first time. Since I am by myself, I knew I could not handle the drive alone. I made a wooden attachment to fasten to an engine stand (which I have). This allowed me me pull/slide the drive off onto the stand. Since it was custom made and at the right height, I will be able to slide the drive back in. Cost was about $20 plus a couple of hours of cutting/screwing the wood pieces together.
 
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