Thank you very much. The video and the plans were perfect for me to replicate. I built it to hold an electric trolling motor as well as a 9.9hp gas motor. The placement of the casters shown to be under the motor causes my setup to be too tippy so I simply moved the middle casters to near the end of the other base boards, creating the longest possible wheelbase and it is now perfect. With the light motors I decided the second 2x4 uprights which extend downward from the horizontal 2x6's were not necessary. Saved a bit of wood. With my lightweight motors I think even the lower 2x6 was not necessary but I had scrap pieces so used them. Makes it heavier though than it needed to be. I'm very happy with this contraption. Thanks again.
Excellent! Built mine for 3 Outboards (1 15hp Mercs, and 1 each Tohatsu 15hp and 9.9hp Evinrude). Put 10" Inflatable Wheels on mine as terrain here is rough (rural).
Great job. Do you think that would be strong enough to test a 3HP motor in a bucket? (I heard you mention the bucket, but I couldn't tell if you were only talking about using it with the trolling motor.)
Thank you for watching. This design is really designed to hold motors around 200 lbs. I did put a much heavier motor on it probably closer to 500lbs and I used my engine hoist to place it on a boat.
Link to the basic plans : forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-repair-and-restoration/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair/272755-building-an-o-b-motor-stand-instructional
Thank you very much. The video and the plans were perfect for me to replicate. I built it to hold an electric trolling motor as well as a 9.9hp gas motor. The placement of the casters shown to be under the motor causes my setup to be too tippy so I simply moved the middle casters to near the end of the other base boards, creating the longest possible wheelbase and it is now perfect. With the light motors I decided the second 2x4 uprights which extend downward from the horizontal 2x6's were not necessary. Saved a bit of wood. With my lightweight motors I think even the lower 2x6 was not necessary but I had scrap pieces so used them. Makes it heavier though than it needed to be. I'm very happy with this contraption. Thanks again.
Dan Osborne thank you. I did the same as you as far as placement of casters putting them further out for better stability.
Excellent! Built mine for 3 Outboards (1 15hp Mercs, and 1 each Tohatsu 15hp and 9.9hp Evinrude). Put 10" Inflatable Wheels on mine as terrain here is rough (rural).
Great design! have not thought about making big enough for the trolling and battery
Thank you for watching. I still use this today. I have 2 small gas motors and my electric sitting on it.
Great job. Do you think that would be strong enough to test a 3HP motor in a bucket? (I heard you mention the bucket, but I couldn't tell if you were only talking about using it with the trolling motor.)
Thank you for watching, I would say you would have no problem running your 3hp on this stand. Might put locking wheels on it if you add wheels though.
Hi, Very nice stand !!! How you lift the motor and move it to the Boat !?
Thank you for watching. This design is really designed to hold motors around 200 lbs. I did put a much heavier motor on it probably closer to 500lbs and I used my engine hoist to place it on a boat.
Link to the basic plans : forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-repair-and-restoration/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair/272755-building-an-o-b-motor-stand-instructional
thanks for the plan...so its straight up because there are no 8 degrees cut in there as in the plans?