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jhofmannjhofmann Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭
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I remember someone had a picture of an outdrive stand that was made from an ATV lift. Any chance of getting this picture? I've struggled taking my outdrive off and on too many times this year.

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    Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There are a few ready made solutions out there:

    http://crcmarinesupply.com/Stern drive Jack.htm

    http://moto-stops.com/products/sterndrive-jack.php

    or DYI: http://forums.iboats.com/forum/general-boating-outdoors-activities/boat-topics-and-questions-not-engine-topics/534173-built-an-outdrive-jack

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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    jhofmannjhofmann Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭

    Thanks BD, those are some nice looking pieces. But I am on a low budget. The "if I couldn't do most of my own work, I wouldn't have a boat" budget. I already have an atv/motorcycle lift, and I remember seeing one converted into an outdrive stand/lift. I will just have to keep looking through past postings, which can be fun anyways!

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    rinker312rinker312 Member Posts: 255 ✭✭

    Jhof, yes i know what you mean.  I could never afford to have someone work on my boat, i'd have to get rid of it if I didn't work on it.  I have often thought about building my own also, but my driveway where I park the boat to work on it is all small stone, it would be a nightmare trying to move the jack around anyway.  So even though I have done it several times by myself, last year I called a friend in to help me take them off and back on.  Two people make pretty quick work of it.  I did a quick google of "outdrive jack from ATV lift" and then went to images.  I saw a few of them including the one below, which seems super simple, just clamp some 2X to the jack.  Good luck, and post back if you rig something up, I would love to see it.


    http://www.baylinerownersclub.org/~bayline1/index.php/forum/technical-discussion/43989-sterndrive-installation-jack



    2004 Rinker 312, 5.0 Merc's, Bravo III, Lake Wheeler, AL

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    TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2014

    Here's a simple one I fabricated for my recent O/D pull and it worked great. Old steel bed frame recycled with a few bolts. Nothing fancy but far safer than two guys bustin' a gut. Now an easy, easy 1 man operation.... cost: $0, + 2hrs of head scratching, problem solving and torch work.


    Make sure you check your O/D-engine alignment. Mine had NEVER been done (not at the factory or by the two other people who were paid to check it) and it was nearly an inch off in the fwd motor mount height. Super simple and it'll save you a terrible experience with changing a $500-$1500 engine coupler.....ask me how I know..

    Good luck, Hope that helps save a few hard earned bucks. Mike

    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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    jhofmannjhofmann Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭

    Thanks for all the pics. I think I'll try to modify my motorcycle lift so I can use it for the outdrive and still use it for my low budget Harley. If there is such a thing.

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    TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My OD bracket unbolts in 2mins. Easy t convert to its orig use. Good luck with that low budget boat and Harley.... :smiley: 

    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
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