How to make an inexpensive portable Outboard Motor Stand

How to make an inexpensive portable Outboard Motor Stand
This short how-to video details how to easily build a portable outboard motor stand with 2x4s and a small pc of 2x10. The stand was designed so that a standard hand truck could slide under it for easy transport. Its also holds the motor high enough so that a water bucket will fit for wash out. Total of three 2x4 plus a short section of 2x10 and some 3 in and 2 1/2 inch screws are all you need. Video contains complete cut list.
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[@mikecorazza4294]

Great video. Simple and to the point!

[@rufusrunsgsp4610]

The fact that your not a battery drill junkie caught my attention. Fine build, keeps my dolly truck free for all else. Plenty for my 15hp. Thank You!

[@aliyahmacarages4969]

*You're .

[@cwmaxfield2000]

I love the hand truck options. No need to add wheels .

[@Newphase]

I built one today for a 20hp Mercury. Used 24 and 27 inch instead of the 1/2" dimensions but kept the other dimensions as described. Didn't quite do it in 15 minutes but it was a heck of a lot faster than if I planned it out myself by guess and by golly. And I just so happened to have a dolly on hand- bonus. My wife thought I was quite clever and I took the credit so I thought it only fair to come on here and give you some props. Thanks for posting this bro.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

That is absolutely awesome! I will never tell

[@Florida_Woman]

Thank you!! You saved the day. I'm new to outboard ownership and this easy project solved some problems for me today. I definitely didn't want to buy an overpriced motor dolly from West Marine.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Great to hear!

[@sethrich2790]

Awesome! Good solid product, hand truck idea is perfect, and it’s done easily, inexpensively, with minimal time and effort. 5 star!!!!

[@svgalene465]

I built one of these today. I made one small modification by adding some 1/4" plywood gussets at the front corners to make it a little more torsionally rigid. That required me to shorten the angle braces a couple of inches but otherwise it’s exactly as you built yours and the thing is solid as a rock. Thanks!

[@patrickgilhooly8340]

Thanks !Love it when someone keeps it simple

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@williamwortman6698]

With the current cost of lumber that rack would cost about as much to build as the outboard it's supporting. LOL. All joking aside, that's a pretty efficient way to store and transport an outboard. Nicely done.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You got that right! Its crazy what wood cost right now!!!

[@stewartbruce2409]

Your video came to the rescue just in time. Just acquired 1968 3.9 mercury two stroke to see if it runs or get it running and then sell it. Can't wait to build one while having fun tinkering with the outboard. Thank you for a brilliant tutorial. All the best and blessings from New Rochelle N.Y.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help

[@williambischoff2053]

I just made this today with pieces of scrap wood that I had lying around. Brilliant, simple and strong! Thanks! subscribed!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stewartbruce2409]

Well I completed the project today with good results. Hand truck slips well under frame, and I'm a happy camper. Thanks again for your efforts teaching us in the you tube classroom. If this student can grade your work, you get an A from me!!!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Great to hear!

[@michaelbarker9962]

Thanks for the DIY it is a great sturdy motor stand and And it's perfect for a water bucket to go under it

[@ewalton47]

Just completed this stand for my Yamaha 4 HP engine & it’s perfect ! Thanks !!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad you like it!

[@davidcooper2516]

Nice design. Thanks!

[@seanflynn5307]

Thanks worked out great!!!!

[@andrewgoodall2183]

Took you a 15 mins, took me an hour to cut wood with a hand saw, and then, 'cos I'm simple and have no carpentry skills of any kind, in my wisdom I'd bought 10cm timber screws with torx sockets that my cheapo 500w impact drill couldn't deal with, even with pilot holes, so I just got finished after 2 and a half hours of hand screwing them in with a bar/spinner thing I have. I am now exhausted, but I have a stand and my brand new, first ever 2.5hp Mariner four stroke is hanging on it :) . I will pay for this in the morning.

[@donb3042]

Just built this. It works great.

[@duttybobb]

Thanks! Built exactly per your cut list dimensions. Worked out great!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it helped!

[@mythbuster6014]

Brilliant ! Thank you

[@jbonebonebone]

Thanks for sharing, great video....so simple and perfect.....10/10

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arntknudsen8611]

Thank's for the advise.I'm making one today.👍

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Good luck!

[@patriciahibbert6139]

Gordon D, said that he built one similar but never thought of a handy cart,Good idea.I use it to store the motor 4 winter.;-)

[@patriciahibbert6139]

Gordon D.,I also made my old one with a little slope like boat so the weight of for motor will be a little more sturdy when on a ground instead of cement or paved drive.I caught that 1/2 " inch space for cart ,point taken.Works great and thanks for the heads up.

[@bildakid]

Thank you so much, great video, worked perfect!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it helped!

[@bobjones1620]

Thanks! Going to try and build one this week.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Good luck!

[@apom316]

Awesome Man, I ll be building one just like it for mine. Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

No problem 👍

[@traviscaddell6205]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome!

[@0012dominic]

Genius stuff, Thank you - subscribed.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks and welcome

[@GaryColman]

Thank you for sharing - I made one this afternoon!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Great job!

[@shudge1]

Awesome thanks so much

[@kennyutube123]

Thanks for sharing this design, I made 2 of these today and they work great for my 20hp Johnson and Honda.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Great to hear!

[@tonymazza8305]

Thanks for the video! Took me about an hour and works great for my 9.8! For those needing help with the cut list, here's what worked for me (three 2x4x8s) Most 2x4s have at least one square end - start there or square an end yourself. Board #1- both 25 1/2" boardscand two of the 22 1/2" boards Boards #2 and #3 - from each board you can get one 38", one 30" and one 22 1/2" board I used a piece of scrap 2x6 for the motor bracket. I also used 2 1/2" and 3 1/2" stainless screws (because I had them on hand)

[@seanmaddox1736]

Question: Regarding the pieces that have the 45 degrees cuts = is that 30" for the long side or the short side, if you know what I mean, thanks

[@mikecorazza4294]

​@seanmaddox1736 was wondering same. Did you end up building this and figuring out? Thanks!

[@tonymazza8305]

@@seanmaddox1736 sorry for the delayed response - 30" boards are for the diagonal supports (mark and cut appropriate 45 degree cuts on each end ) and 38" boards are the verticals.

[@tonymazza8305]

@@mikecorazza4294 the 30" boards start out as 30 inches, then the cuts are taken off. Hold them in place and mark with a pencil to make sure the 45 degree cuts go the correct directions (one side stays 30" or slightly shorter, depending on your saw, and the other side is significantly shorter). My boards ended up at 29 3/4" on the long side and 23" on the short side...

[@mikecorazza4294]

@@tonymazza8305 thanks for clarifying!

[@melanthony2064]

Thank you 👍

[@stevebleth513]

Made that today with scraps I had for 70 hp and worked perfect. Nice job thnx

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Great to hear!

[@countryfriedent]

Thanks for the video! Building one now, i ended up needing (4) 2x4's 4:45 luckily i bought an extra, ha. Thanks again.

[@jimringo2569]

Way to go thanks.

[@WestyHali]

Made a few tweaks, but this was super helpful!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it helped!

[@darrenhoward5806]

I made this today and it was just what I needed. Perfect, easy to follow design.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad you liked it!

[@bleezham]

awesome video thank you!!!! subscribed!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks for the sub!

[@josephpotterf9459]

I think ,and I watched a lot of these videos. That the hand truck style fits my needs. Cause when you’re working on it even with locking wheels they move too much. Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks 👍

[@NinoSpinner]

Good work 👍

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brettstock3284]

Thank you!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome!

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

Nice! Thanks BRO

[@DIYeasycrafts]

No problem

[@mazman8343]

Great 👍. quick question how do you manage to lift the engine up 💪 on the rack

[@darrenpauling6155]

is this sturdy enough to raise the engines trim or will it fall over?

[@maxdragon15]

Thank you

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome

[@villagelightsmith4375]

Better than mine!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you Sir

[@dap5790]

I was thinking you should add about 6 inches to the bottom rails (22 1/2" pieces), so that you can put a bigger trash can under it to run the motor. I'm also trying to see a way to make it collapsible, using wing nuts or something.

[@inkstain7193]

That thing is rickety.

[@vonvoyage14]

Hi! Can this hold some max weight of a 60hp mercury bigfoot? Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Im not sure. You might have to beef it up a bit

[@elboregojhb]

barrel shaped dolly

[@seanmaddox1736]

Awesome,thanks !!!! I just ordered the wood from Lowes and will have them cut it = Question: Regarding the pieces that have the 45 degrees cuts = is that 30" for the long side or the short side, if you know what I mean, thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes the long side. Best of luck with your build

[@seanmaddox1736]

@@DIYeasycrafts After I wrote my question I then realized how silly it was but thanks for confirming anyway. In my case I live in a lake community and dont have a garage to store it so I am buying outdoor pressure treated lumber to last longer, right? Plus I know neighbors who will want to borrow it from me, lol. Two final questions please: 1) At the 2:00 minute mark you say "in the future if I did this again I would probably use ...." but I cant make out what you said...what was that? 2) Which pieces did you use 3" screws on? vs the 2-1/2" screws? Many thanks again!

[@zekesspindoctor3566]

I wonder if 38" is a little high for an 8hp with 15" shaft if you want to run it in a 5 gal. bucket.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You would have to put the bucket ontop of a cinder block

[@donc2334]

@@DIYeasycrafts What shaft length does this design work for? I want to build one for 25" shaft motor. Thanks

[@williamlanier9]

Wonder if the stand will work with a 25 horse Mercury long shaft 20inch?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes!!!

[@williamlanier9]

@@DIYeasycrafts thanks for answering. Appreciate it!

[@nyoung1061]

I used old skid wood to make this.. perfecto

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Awesome!!!

[@tomycodd]

Great video! I want to build 2 of these and I do not want to buy a stand-They are so overpriced!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You can do it!

[@luketheisen3239]

Watching you cut with a circular saw is scary.

[@JohnCornellier]

Don't worry he has steel-toed flipflops.

[@triniscout]

Thanks for the video guys, do you think this will support a 175 outboard engine on the heavier side

[@DIYeasycrafts]

NO this one was designed for my little outboard. You would have to beaf it up a bit for a 175!!