Outdrive stand and lift homemade no welding
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Bust my back the other day. Used to pick up the drive and throw it on without any trouble but.... So It ain't pretty but I put it together from scrapes. I raise or lower the lift to the right height and then the cradle slides the drive in place while I guide the spline and turn the shaft.
Dang can't find a way to post image on this site??
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I know this is not a DIY but for the price....
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4311_200514311
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4311_200514311
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I know this is not a DIY but for the price....
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4311_200514311
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4311_200514311
http://yardarm.com/marine_products/s...installers.htm
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I just bought one of these too ... great price..
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4311_200514311
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4311_200514311
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Okay guys, Here are the measurements for my drive stand.
Click on the link to see the picture. I have labeled the pieces A-D.
A = 24"
B = 24"
C = 21"
D = 4 1/4"
A & B are 2"x2" thin wall box tubing.
B should have a straight cut on one end and a slight angle cut on the other. I think that angle is somewhere in the 15-17 degree range. The exact location for the forward legs isn't critical. What I did, was, put the angle ends of the legs out far enough from the center so the far end is just a little wider than the back tube.
C is 1"x1 1/2" rectangle tube, thin wall. two pieces 21" long and one piece 4 1/4" long. Weld the 21" pieces to the short piece. These are the lift arms and are located no less than 19 1/2" from the flor. This measurement is to keep the skeg from hitting the ground when the jack is in it's lowest position.
D needs to be 4 1/4" apart so the drive will fit between.
I used 3" h-d casters. 275lb. capacity each. Put swivel casters on all 4 corners.
I also put cork gasket material on the lift arms to keep from scratching the drive.
The jack is a 3000lb weld on tongue jack (square body). I caught it on sale for about $45.
I hope this helps. I may put a couple together after the new year![Ernaehrung004](/forums/images/smilies/ernaehrung004.gif)
Click on the link to see the picture. I have labeled the pieces A-D.
A = 24"
B = 24"
C = 21"
D = 4 1/4"
A & B are 2"x2" thin wall box tubing.
B should have a straight cut on one end and a slight angle cut on the other. I think that angle is somewhere in the 15-17 degree range. The exact location for the forward legs isn't critical. What I did, was, put the angle ends of the legs out far enough from the center so the far end is just a little wider than the back tube.
C is 1"x1 1/2" rectangle tube, thin wall. two pieces 21" long and one piece 4 1/4" long. Weld the 21" pieces to the short piece. These are the lift arms and are located no less than 19 1/2" from the flor. This measurement is to keep the skeg from hitting the ground when the jack is in it's lowest position.
D needs to be 4 1/4" apart so the drive will fit between.
I used 3" h-d casters. 275lb. capacity each. Put swivel casters on all 4 corners.
I also put cork gasket material on the lift arms to keep from scratching the drive.
The jack is a 3000lb weld on tongue jack (square body). I caught it on sale for about $45.
I hope this helps. I may put a couple together after the new year
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I made this at work a year ago,, no jack,but totally adjustable ,, the head has 4 bolts and 2 pivot bolts to set the angle of drive to suit boat raise and lower drive with a ratchet , for questions or sizes just ask,,,,,
credit to Gizmo for the idea
I made this at work a year ago,, no jack,but totally adjustable ,, the head has 4 bolts and 2 pivot bolts to set the angle of drive to suit boat raise and lower drive with a ratchet , for questions or sizes just ask,,,,,
credit to Gizmo for the idea
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