Outdrive stand and lift homemade no welding
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yardarm make a nice commercial product but in the spirit of the diy nature of this forum this lift wins
nice job
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This is the second version of my drive stand. This one is 2" thin wall box tubing and a tounge jack. It works great for both alphas and bravos.
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I kind of wish I could see the pictures, but this thread gives me an idea anyway. I have an ATV lift, I think with a little bit of angle iron I could make myself a pretty decent outdrive lift.
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For me (have rocks and grass near my boat) I'd probably go with some air filled casters.
Very slick!
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I haven't considered selling them. It was just one of those things that I needed and it was simple. If you can weld or have someone weld it for you, I will send the demensions to you in an e-mail. Be patient, I have been working a lot of overtime lately. I think it took about two hours to cut out and weld it together. It was primed and painted with cans. ![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I mentioned that this was the second version. The first one was made using a tongue jack with a round housing. It lifted the drives well, wanted to rotate, throwing the balance off. the square tongue jack is more heavy duty, also.
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I mentioned that this was the second version. The first one was made using a tongue jack with a round housing. It lifted the drives well, wanted to rotate, throwing the balance off. the square tongue jack is more heavy duty, also.
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Gizmo,
I can weld, pretty good actually. But like you, I've been working a lot and just don't have the time. I've built quite a few engine display stands, work benches etc. in the past, but I can't find the time anymore. I would love to build some but at this point, I need one and I would just rather buy it. Thanks, Eddie.
I can weld, pretty good actually. But like you, I've been working a lot and just don't have the time. I've built quite a few engine display stands, work benches etc. in the past, but I can't find the time anymore. I would love to build some but at this point, I need one and I would just rather buy it. Thanks, Eddie.
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Thanks for the kind words, guys. If I had the time I would build a few, but time is real short for me right now. maybe after the new year rush, I will slow down.
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