How to: Build an Outboard Motor Stand - 375lbs Rated

I needed an outboard motor stand to mount my motor to while I work on the transom. So we built one, super sturdy to support up to 375lbs.

[@kriiigern777]

If you have a question on how to do things, there is always a guy on youtube to show you. I love that, thanks for the contribution to this fantastic world of knowledge we all learn from :)

[@ahobimo732]

Simple, inexpensive, and sturdier than it'll ever need to be. In other words: perfect. 👍

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thanks !!! 🙏🏼

[@captainkettel]

Excellent job... Finally someone built a real engine stand. Something that will fit a 20" long shaft and the weight... Keep up the strong work...

[@moosenbeans903]

Love it. Thank you so much. I am pulling a 150 mercury. 100% what I need.

[@charlesbrown6511]

Great vid., and yes, maybe over kill, but, by far the best stand that I could find on You Tube. Thanks for the weight raitings, very important.

[@seeya205]

Nice and simple. I like it. I too work in my underwear because I sweat like crazy and I also over do everything. I like to do things only once! Great video!

[@paulcasserly8918]

I need to build a stand to hold a 150 E-Tec, ASAPly. Thank you, sir, for this video! I'm going to subscribe. 👍🏼

[@kobolslastgleamingdragon3732]

Thanks for posting this. Bout to build one.

[@henrygonzalez1201]

Thank You for the really great stand. your video help me very much and I like the Idea if placing a battery and gas can on the cart with a start switch awesome!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@robertpayton3795]

Thanks for a great how-to. I am going to use your model for my application...thanks

[@HouseMadeUS]

It really does work great. I roller her out the other day and started it. Easy! Thanks!

[@markthomas4083]

Good job! I appreciate your video. Thank you sir! This is the best video fir my application.

[@michaelpalmer7641]

Nice setup. I need to build one for my 79 Evinrude 150. Thank you for the dimensions.

[@nidalrezeq]

Great job!!! I will make it today!!! Thanks....

[@alexpearson8481]

Great vid thanks. Re the screws; Canadians have been using a square Robertson for 40 years. Best screwdriver head in existence. never ever slips - rarely anyway. It’s too bad the United States never adopted it, and still suffer with Philips 😖. Sounds like you found a workaround with a new bit. I May have to venture out and try it!!!

[@SV-hz2gs]

damn straight Robbies are the best screws and driver heads

[@ScottM3]

Robertson are available everywhere in the US and were in common use for a long period as a replacement for Phillips. But they strip out almost as easily as Phillips and now have been replaced by star drive by almost every manufacturer of construction screws.

[@SmknJoeHaines]

I'm going to build this. Thanks

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

I know this is a very old video but I thank you for everything I just made one I love it

[@HouseMadeUS]

Thanks George! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jserra17]

Good explanation on the screws. Not familiar with that brand, but locally GRK’s rule.

[@JasonSipe16]

You're one of the OG stands on here! Thanks! Hope you'll check out the one I built for my Mariner.

[@kimberblake4215]

Where did u get the plans? Can you share please. I have an 85 hp Suzuki sitting in the back of my wife's Honda Odyssey. I'm gonna need to get it outta there soon. Thanks

[@paramedicjoe156]

Man I have really been enjoying your videos thanks...i'm on the east coast of Florida : ) did you do the notches to give it a lean to the back like the plans say ? Also I don't work with wood much do you pre drill all your holes...thanks

[@marioflavin2141]

Building one for mine now Thanks.

[@FatGuyInALittleCoat1]

“This screw is tough as nails” Had to LOL there

[@HouseMadeUS]

😁😁😁🤣

[@psychodad4634]

A Harbor Freight furniture dolly, add some extra 2x4s and wheels, boom! Done.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Oh yeah man for sure

[@hdtvguys1590]

Where can I order the plans displayed in your video? Thanks for your work in producing this instruction.

[@thomashoward2567]

I would appreciate a copy of the plans. Thanks for a good video and the thought that went into it.

[@christopherdavidson1542]

Love your videos man. They're instructive and hilarious at the same time. What angle did you set the upright that the engine sits on? Looks like it's at 90 degrees. Only asking because I saw some plans that recommended tilting the upright to 8-12 degrees to mimick the transom angle. And are the diagonal supports at 45? Nice work and nice undies.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hey Chris, I don’t exactly know the angle but I did mimic the transom angle. 8-12 degrees sounds right to me. And thanks for the kind words. I have since upgraded my space to air conditioning so I rarely work in my undies any more. The angles of the supports are almost 45, truthfully I just eye balled it. One could say...I went balls out. 😁

[@durangodave]

might be nice to add and end cross brace on the other end and one on top to also help support the angle supports from sliding n may just last longer. 😀 do you still use this stand, how is it holding up?

[@policronia]

nice stand. Robertson is the king of screws IMO not sure if they are available there though

[@lucasmclean5000]

2 questions for ya 1 where did you get that schematic I wanna build one tomorrow. And secondly most importantly what’s your trick to getting it off the transom and onto the stand? I’m guessing chalk the stand wheels put maybe a floor jack on the bottom of motor while a friend helps you pivot it and place it on the stand?

[@DIXIEMAFIA251]

Put ya a Chain Hoist in a Tree,Back your transom to the hoist and Wala Magic! That's what us Country Boys do here in Gulfshores,Alabama When we pull Motors out of our Trucks and Boat Motors.Inboards and Outboards. ~ROLL TIDE~

[@miliciamarine]

Where can I find these plans?

[@ovovov123123]

found one from google.

[@DIXIEMAFIA251]

Headed to the hardware store as we speak! Gonna be mounting a spare 75 Hustler Evinrude,Down here in Beautiful Gulfshores,Alabama!Thank you for your wisdom good sir! ~ROLL TIDE~

[@HouseMadeUS]

Yeah man, Gulf side of Florida, wayyyy down south in Naples. Cheers.

[@thrlllckr6244]

I don’t think you mentioned that the motor support is angled ? I realize it hard to touch on everything - what angle did the plans recommend?

[@TravisInCanada1]

Good video thanks for posting it

[@HouseMadeUS]

+Travis In Canada Thanks Travis!

[@halleb1]

Nice work - Well Done !!! QUESTION: For small motor, say 60 lb, could it work if you put 4 wheels only and not build front part (which you said you built for battery and gas can). Thanks in advance!!!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Oh yeah that would work fine for a 60lb motor. Good luck 👊🏻

[@halleb1]

@@HouseMadeUS Thank You very much!

[@robertgerber2533]

what angle did you cut on the uprights

[@MichaelPop72]

Great video, btw they are called “Trex Screws.”

[@robertdays6226]

Torx*

[@millersoutdoors6745]

Nice Stand! Would you think this would hold a 200 Optimax ?

[@HouseMadeUS]

+Miller's Outdoors Tournament Fishing - Oh yeah no doubt. I over did it on this one. Lol

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

Hey...let me BORROW THAT ONE TIME 😂😂😂... NICE.. THUMBS UP!

[@TheDuffman1986]

Nice 👌

[@HouseMadeUS]

thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jackdallas1760]

How much did the wood cost? I'm doing a school project. Great Vid!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Well some of it was scrap, but I would say you would have $50-$75 in materials here not including the casters.

[@jackdallas1760]

@@HouseMadeUS Thanks! You're a big help

[@noes.castillol.4935]

Hi, I have a 2009 250hp Yamaha V-max series 2, I think the weight of this outboard motor is 567lbs, what do you suggest?

[@localyokel4834]

Nice but and shorts!!!

[@davidbarron-robinson1874]

Thanks!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Happy to help!

[@tonyhezemans4494]

Probably as I’m just watching for the stand capacity, me a johnson150, but the transom alloy was maybe to beef it up because it’s only rated 140hp, but hey no need to jerk it off to inspect

[@philldownes8685]

Nice stand , but would of been much better to use larger wheel (6 inch minimum) you can then lower the height of the wood and it will travel over ground much easier including any ledges/door frames... if having the motor at full tilt then make some outriggers that fold in when not needed..

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hey thanks, yeah I totally agree. This was my first one so there is a learning curve. Air filled wheels could work also I think.

[@philldownes8685]

your wooden stand will hold any outboard, you made it like the big crates for the 300hp etc... so you know it wont break...

[@MDC2020]

What size is your Johnson sir? lol I'm in the process of copying your engine stand.

[@MR-dw2tw]

Hey can you please share the plan that you found on the internet?

[@FloRuski]

This is diplo's wood working brother

[@HouseMadeUS]

Haha! Yep! 😁👊🏻

[@travisnunya4641]

How many 2x6 did it call for

[@jacklowe3788]

What did you wind doing w/175?

[@HouseMadeUS]

I sold it. I got $750 USD for it.

[@jacklowe3788]

@@HouseMadeUS Wow somebody got crazy Good deal there - I have one it's a cracker Jack Good motor on ' 20' Hydrasport '96 model still going strong!

[@moosenbeans903]

You must live in Washington it’s July and it rained all day

[@ia6980]

How do u lift that motor?

[@liamwells7990]

Can you share the plans

[@su5119]

Still waiting to see the motor on the stand.

[@millersoutdoors6745]

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[@duckco1]

My wife thought I was stupid for working in my underwear too and that I was the only one intell I showed her this video.

[@LaSouthernGemini]

Heck, other than the risk of losing a body part I would naked outside! Tough summers here in southern Louisiana July through August. Thanks for posting the video.

[@HouseMadeUS]

Hell yeah man. Haha. Florida is insanely hot most of the year. I protect my most valued body parts! 😂

[@marcelhassinger9662]

thanks can you get over the door way lips with motor on

[@HouseMadeUS]

Yes you sure can. It’s a little janky but it works.

[@Twinkyboy]

Came for the engine stand, stayed for the bulge.

[@HouseMadeUS]

🤣🤣🤣

[@corbinrobert5165]

id use stainless steel screws with the same star pattern for that

[@corbinrobert5165]

still, nice stand!

[@HouseMadeUS]

I like stainless but they don’t seem to be as strong. Have you discovered this too?

[@corbinrobert5165]

@@HouseMadeUS yes i agree bronze might be a bit better for that even though its not as strong it can bow and flex more then stainless steel

[@bsdh01]

@@corbinrobert5165 those screws are not made of bronze. They just have a coating. Stainless is nice for anti corrosion, but is more brittle. Decking screws are meant to be outside and are structural rated

[@Sea2Skyward]

I would say this would hold 600lbs

[@MagicShred]

Working in your undies!! Lol

[@robertplante3334]

I bet a majority of the viewers are in their undies as well!

[@HouseMadeUS]

Truth! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonyhezemans4494]

Screws are a bit piss weak

[@jungbechtospk40]

I've found great handbook on woodprix website. Good solutions for everyone I think

[@js-wq6zy]

Overkill, this thing will take up a lot, a whole lot, of shop space....

[@HouseMadeUS]

Everything I make is overkill.

[@bravowhiskey88]

If it was 100% humidity it would be raining

[@garzonlaperle9403]

This time I'll use WoodPriX instructions to make it by myself.

[@dannywilsher4165]

Loud background music!!!