How i made boats stand for half the price...and free metal leftovers.. Whether you use it for storage, or a way to swap out one outboard for another, an outboard motor stand consists of two assemblies. one is a framework topped with a board – an engine support rail -- approximately the thickness of your boat’s transom, to hold the motor.. Boat stands - the hull truth - boating and fishing forum, the hull truth boating and fishing forum *the hull truth is the world's largest free network for the discussion of boating & fishing. whether you're researching a new..
While a boat can be blocked properly on cement blocks, jack stands (aka "boat stands" or "poppets") are the pro’s choice. some boat manufacturers recommend positioning for blocks and jack stands, so check the owner’s manual or with the builder. generally, keel blocks should be positioned under internal bulkheads to avoid stressing the boat.. When i recently bought an outboard motor, i needed a stand to keep it on while i finish building my glen-l boat. i found a few good tutorials online for building your own stand. however, i wanted my stand to have the same 12 degree transom angle that is common to many glen-l outboard boat designs.. Wooden boat march/april 1986 page 86(i think issue #69) has an article(8 pages) with drawings and photos on how to build various cradles for various sizes (different hull shapes too). check your local library for wooden boat magazine and look at it for free..
