Outboard Engine stand-Just two boards-4 casters equals Genius DIY Store Johnson, Mercury, Evinrude

Today we build an engine stand for outboards. This is a design I came up with to put my outboards on and I liked it so much I decided it would be a good idea to share with everyone. This is a stand you can build with with only two 8' boards and 4 casters and about 48 wood screws. This turns out to be one of the strongest yet simplest stands for out boards I have built to date. Store your off season Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Evinrude, Johnson, Tahatsu. Not sure how big of and outboard you should put on this style of stand. I currently have the biggest one in the shop on it at 35 hp and it seems to store it just fine.

[@Daviddickson]

Great video thanks. Will do this for my Merc 7.5. 👍👍

[@danh6746]

I was planning to build a new stand this winter. Will definitely be coming back to this video. Thanks Michael!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulanderson6434]

Thanks for the video. I watched yours. Then I built mine. Great instructions!

[@scottscaneh]

You know when you have an addiction to outboard motors is when you have to build more engine stands. Keep up the great videos

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Very true.

[@ozzieosawamick1712]

Thanks so much for uploading this video. I just finished making a copy but with rough lumber.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help!

[@larrybalowski946]

love your stands and i watched you make that test tank real nice

[@andrewsherrill1791]

Love it. I just made one for our ‘64 Merc 350. Works perfectly!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Very cool!

[@jakedetrick1070]

Great design. I’ve built quite a few but these are the nicest I’ve seen.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching

[@chadburud5681]

I like it..seems to work good. measure twice cut twice..I like your style !

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you! Sometimes I cut it twice and it's still too short.

[@earlwilliams2889]

thanks for the motor stand design I need to build a new one thanks again

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Any time!

[@lzh3131]

I’m going to try & replicate. Great Design. I’m making 2 - my other stand collapsed. Luv this video. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@george12go]

I think part of what I enjoy watching on your show are the mistakes.. Makes me smile cause that's how it goes in life and you got to know how to make happen anyway! Keep in up! I have about 10 hours happy boating on a 1977 Evinrude 25hp and that's in part to what I've learned watching you work ;-) Thank you!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Believe me I make my fair share of them.

[@gillgetter3004]

Like it. Simple and strong!!!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you

[@tiomurray]

Good looking stand! I’m off to make my own, thanks!!

[@richardcranium5839]

nice simple design.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@radr3540]

I love ur videos cause u work smart ur passionate about what u do and ur not afraid to make mistakes....usted es todo un maestro muchas gracias por sus enseñansas

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

thank you so much for watching and commenting

[@EAFISHINGNYC]

Nice job looks good 👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks 👍

[@davethornton9556]

maybe think about building a DIY test tank tank that you could tilt the motors up and then slide your motors and stands up to for testing. a tank thathat would fit between the legs. maybe a wood tank that you could drop a tall plastic garbage can in . the wood frame keeps the garbage can or tank from bowing out. well you get the idea anyway. great video GREAT STANDS THANKS !!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Good idea

[@auburnfolsom]

Great info on the Stand build ! Thanks for sharing the dimensions too !! Nice ! A good project for cooler weather.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks 👍

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[@kaisimon9894]

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[@ibrahimalvin1915]

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[@boat6868]

Very nice...they are really stoudt.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@spydermatt7237]

Hey just did one of these today in London ahead of my new Honda 20hp coming in a few weeks. I did set the front panel at vertical as opposed to 15deg and put a front brace on between the front legs. Great job, thanks for sharing

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Nice work! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@tacticalskiffs8134]

12 degrees is standard, but it cocks the motor out more, and requires a longer base. 0, even moreso.

[@johnb5519]

Strong looking as could be, and that hoist is the cats meow.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@MrGsxr10001]

Good job and a great setup. Me thinks I may steal your design.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Go for it!

[@Boscovius]

Nice, simple design. I'm going to do this. Will extend the floor supports more to the rear to balance that center of gravity a little better, but....nice job. BTW. Awesome outboard collection. Must be an AOMCI Senior Member. ;)

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Cool, thanks

[@me37594]

This video was better than 1st one I watched. First one was a carpenter👎 lol. I like the way you built it with the motor leaning and I will start that from. Now on.thanks for great video

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidturner7040]

Dang man we even wear the same kinda sandals! Love the build man

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Fun stuff. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@timothyclingerman5430]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Don't quite understand the angle on "top Board" that motor mounts to???

[@williamhayes5763]

I would use locking casters so it wouldn't move around if you're working on it. I'm going to build one. Thank you!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Good idea!

[@davidsteinhauer1339]

Love your channel. Would you do a video on your lift, please?

[@bigguy5155]

gonna build one here in few minutes

[@williamtoney-bb8tx]

Outboard motor stand !! OUTSTANDING LOL COOL 😎

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@williamtoney-bb8tx]

Your Welcome !!! Thanks for the 411 . I made one like you did for my motor !!!

[@billk8817]

What a great video. Fantastic job. The second cut you made- you should have kept the factory cut (measured the board from the other end). The factory cut will always be more perfect than you can get from a table saw.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for watching

[@darrylmcleman6456]

The extra height might be good for working on lower section and prop., water pumps etc.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I tip them for that removal so it shouldn't be a problem

[@davidmccomas7094]

Great video any suggestions I need to make one to hold 350 lb 80's model evinrude 2 stroke

[@tomginger9687]

I used your basic design, but I made some alterations. Thank you

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@timothyclingerman5430]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Love how you have come along with your garage (Shop)... Hope to set mine up simular this year. you're the best.

[@tacticalskiffs8134]

Much cleaner than any I have seen, in wood. To really make it strong, get some Strong Tie mending plates at the HD, and use them to cover edges where the screws or nails are in tension. That way they could carry even more load, if that was in the cards. I did that on my covered motor shed.

[@tacticalskiffs8134]

I think I would also notch in the "transom" less. It looks nicer balanced in the middle, but the more one can move the engine in towards the wheels the better. I might not go all the way in, Maybe leave a 3/4" of meat on the open side rather than centering the transom piece.

[@RayBenson45]

Love it

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Super

[@triplelranch]

Just ran across this video - great design. Just made 2 of these stands and they work perfect, thanks for making and posting this info. Quick question, I have a 1994 Evinrude 25HP tiller that I want to convert to electric start and side console controls. Is this possible and how much of a headache will it be. Thanks!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

If it has the mounts for a starter you could convert it, the remote control part could be a little more of a headache. thanks for watching

[@elgecske]

I have a nother solution, but this one is very good too. I have built one with a hoist, so I can pull the engine off the boat -store it and later remount on the boat using only a stand.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

That would work.

[@elgecske]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina looking for ways to make some profit on this idea of mine. Any idea ?

[@choimdachoim9491]

I just built a stand for a 455 pound Mercury 150...I used 2 X 8's and lag-bolts. I put an 8 degree tilt to the top cross-piece. It required careful engineering.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

yessir that is much heavier for sure, thanks for watching

[@timrogers6694]

Great video,myself need to built a couple stands ,what size screws did you use for casters,or would the 3 "be to long.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I just used 1 1/2" deck screws.

[@old-patriot4509]

I'm more interested in that awesome engine hoist... Any videos on that?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

there's a video on it on my channel

[@milesspradley4062]

Do you have any videos on old Mercury's

[@andrevanheerden4936]

A great stand indeed but the 15 deg angle serves no function. The backward angle moves engine weight backwards making the stand more unstable but l guest it doesn't matter with small enjnes. I had the same situation and l converted it back to vertical. Thnx for the vids.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

The angle serves a function for me. It allows the motor to sit properly and let’s me nest them better in the group.

[@cameronbehnke7017]

I know this is kind of off topic but I just purchased my first aluminum boat (12ft sea nymph) and I was wondering what wood you recommend for the Transome and would I have to seal it with some sort of sealer Thx u and love the videos! :)

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Check out this video and you can see what I did to mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIPSknptj5iJmaM

[@cameronbehnke7017]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Thank you so much

[@danielrobert7181]

Neat design but for all of us that don't have a winch, position the "transom" piece higher and have it protrude the (accordingly shorten) side pieces by a few inches This way, you'll be able to slide the motor on the stand from the side and not having to lift it those final 6 inches that are back killers. Using plain wood that you'll varnish will waterproof the stand and prevent grease staining. Stay safe and be merry !

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Noted, Thanks you for the idea and for watching

[@mikemckeown9477]

Here in Canada right now 2x8x8 treated is $30.18

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yep, the video was made before the world went crazy

[@jdram58]

Hey that is pretty tall n mine is a 25hp johnson and I dont have a hoist to lift it

[@kodibassInsideoutboards]

So Good 4 sure, I Suck @ anything 2 do with wood, 4 sure.! kodibass,, u got it mate 4 sure! kodibass

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you sir. I need to build about three more of the wide ones. Keep enjoying them plums. Season is about over.

[@TerrificFlow]

Now you need to sell some of those engine :)

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

As I get them perfected they will sell

[@timothyclingerman5430]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Please leave link to purchace repaired motors. I need 30 to 40 HP, the lighter the better. thank you!!!

[@davesirvio749]

What happened to the runaway 50hp?

[@socomsmith3241]

How about doing the destruction test and see what the max weight your design will hold?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Easily handles 130lbs. Enough test for me.

[@mattmills5145]

It was a little tall originally but that would be a good height for a stand to work on a motor. Would keep you from bending over the whole time.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Great point!

[@davescheer5038]

🌴 So I need to build an engine stand for my 1977 Johnson 15 hp , but it’s got to be wide enough to be able to put a trash can to fill with water to test the engine , I might use bigger wheels like 3” , thought about using 4” inch square posts and two by fours with a 2by 6 to clamp the motor to , I think ya got the height right, don’t see anyone selling engine stands 😕

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Amazon has lots of engine stands for sale that would be cheaper than you can purchase all the material for.

[@davescheer5038]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina ya I checked into that , think’n about trying to make one from a lost shopping cart 🤔

[@embededfabrication4482]

my 2000 evinrude now sits on my stand after months of trying to figure out what's wrong with it, a new suzuki 20 hp is on the boat now.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

get 'er figured out. They are worth more money running for sure. Thanks for watching

[@mikedurhan9941]

Michael: Where can a person buy a continuous loop lifting strap like the blue one on your hoist? Thanks.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I made my own. You can go on MSC Direct and look up lifting slings

[@mikedurhan9941]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Thanks.

[@mikedurhan9941]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina One more quick question: What length did you make yours? Thanks.

[@lzh3131]

Overkill for my needs, but my last one collapsed…like you’re design.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@skyfly51]

From what I understand treated lumber corrodes aluminum

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

we will see. painted surface should be protected from the board

[@derekfox6543]

The motor is cast iron

[@mattdunehew7311]

Have you put an engine in a bucket of water while on this stand to run it?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I have not.

[@18Stingray1]

Where do you get the casters?

[@18Stingray1]

Where did you get the blue motor lifting straps?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Local lumber yard.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

@@18Stingray1 I made them from left over ratchet strap material.

[@michaeltooley7573]

Great job! But is it just me or is your garage getting smaller? LOL

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

It is for sure filling up

[@TheSilver9r]

How heavy was that 35 hp outboard? Never mind, watched it to the end and you actually weigh the motor doh! LOL!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Was it as heavy as you thought?

[@TheSilver9r]

Roughly. My 25 jet weighs in at about 190lbs. That’s a 40 hp head.

[@MessianicJudaism]

How much for that Johnson 25 or that Evinrude 35?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I haven’t started on those yet. Those will go up for sell when I get them running

[@Charlie39393]

Could you please send me one.

[@2warzone]

That's more than two boards

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Nope it was not.

[@kevinbrooks3913]

Of course now days it will cost you $500 in lumber to build

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

no doubt, thanks for watching

[@67robb]

You seem to know a fair amount about engine stands but you sure can't count boards.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Oh but I can. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@user-of7wz2vv6d]

👍👍👍👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for watching