Motor Stand

[jwcarterjr2]

I need to find a place to put my motor while I do some repairs to the deck of the boat. It will make it much easier to transport and avoid further damage to the boat during repairs. It is a 135 hp motor, so it is heaver than the smaller ones.

Does it need to be on a stand, or is it safe to lie flat on the ground.

If it needs to be on a stand, does anyone know where to find a stand that will support the weight and be stable?

Thank you,
James

 

[Don S]

Re: Motor Stand

Have you looked at the stickies in this forum?

 

[jwcarterjr2]

Re: Motor Stand

Don,

Yes I did see the sticky on the boat stand. I also noticed that it was holding a 55hp motor on it. I'm sure that there is a weight difference between his and mine. My only concern is building something like that and coming home from the field and seeing my motor laying on the ground.

I have found out long ago, that mistakes are expensive. Since then, I have found out that it is better to ask lots of questions and save money and aggrivation.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Motor Stand

That stand will support a 300 lb V-4 the way it is designed and built w/o any issues.

The hardest part is lifting and transferring the motor from the transom to the stand and back again. It is awkward the way the weight is distributed.

 

[jwcarterjr2]

Re: Motor Stand

Thanks Bob. Thank both of you.

It looks like I will be making a trip to Home Depot this weekend.