Motor mount/stand

Audrey II

Audrey II

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While I was on vacation I notice a nice mount for a dinghy motor on the swim platform of another boat. The mount is simply and designed to hold the motor when not in use. I store mine in the garage of my boat and I not thrilled with the idea of laying it day on the floor where it will get wet and scratched. This mount is almost perfect the only issue I have with it is the price. I hoping someone here knows of a less expensive option.

http://davit.com/SCM Catalog.pdf

Let me know, worst cast I may have to make one myself.
 
Dave - Have a shop weld two 18" x 3/4" stainless tubes to 6 x 12 stainless plate. Get a 12x12x1" composite plastic block and drill two 3/4 inch holes 9" deep. 5200 that onto to the two posts. Through bolt it on your platform with u-bolts that cross under one of your platform mounts. Should only costyouabout $100-150 and will likely be of better quality.
 
I plan to mount this inside the garage. If I was going to spend $150 I would go for the extra $75 this mount is actually very nice it even has a quick release to remove when not needed or if it was in the way. My goal is to keep the motor dry I won't want to leave it outside all the time.
 
Something wrong with your link. I have spare props mounted on the forward wall so the space is a little tight. I thought about standing it on the side wall but then it's in the way of the Genny. When I saw this mount I realized standing it on the floor is a great option. I Guess I could make it out of a 2x6 this would probably be a quick easy thing to make. I could just make a T out of the 2x6 and bolt it to the floor and I'm done I just would like something that resembles something professional, I also like the idea of the easy removal. I don't want to install something that is always going to be in the way. The more I think about this I think the 2x6 idea may work just fine I could use a strap to stabilize the setup this way I can easily move this around in the garage if I don't like the spot or I just need to move it for a little while so I can work on something. I think I may just do this tomorrow at least to see how it works if I don't like it I can always make or buy something else. John when I'm done I'll post a picture or two. I have a roll up aluminum floor dink and I just picked up the 9.9 hp Mercury outboard thanks to the davit this all tucks away easily in the garage. I don't have to do any heavy lifting so this works well for me. If not for the davit I don't think I would have bought such a large motor!
 
didn't see a motor mount in your link. Also hard to understand from all the mis-spelled words.

My understanding is that you want a outboard motor stand??? Get a dolly from harbor freight and have a welding shop put on a couple brackets.
 
I updated the link maybe you can better understand this mount stands only about a foot tall. The motor is stored in the tilted position and is simply supported just off the floor not in a full upright position.
 
Dave, do you mean the one on the very last page of the brochure? I have one of those mounted on my swim platform. It works GREAT. It installs and releases very fast, and the mount is low profile. No one has caught any toes, even my little ones. Holds up to 15 HP engine. It is much more compact and simple vs. the Weaver version and is less costly too.

Overall the engine holding part is pretty basic. The key to making it a good solution is the quick release plate. I think that would be hard to replicate in a one-off home built manner. But I'm no welder so YMMV.
 
Brad yes it is the one on the last past model #185 I saw this on a boat during my last trip and it looks like a great concept! I have a rather large garage on board so I don't need anything that looks great just functional I'm thinking I could use a 2x6 as a base and the bolt a 2x6 uptight in the middle and this would hold it just fine. I would also use a strap to keep it in place this would allow me to move the stand around when I need access to a certain area. I have to agree the mount looks like a well made piece but it should be for $230!
 
Well I haven't had a chance to test this but I had a few minutes today so I put this together I thing it will work out just fine. I hope to test it before I go away.

Leftover pressure treated lumber from my deck I stained it not really sure why no one will every even see it.
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I need to pick up a ring that I can screw to the floor so I can hold the motor in place. I also want to pick up something to put under the motor at act as a pad as well as prevent it from getting wet from time to time.
 
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Originally posted by b_arrington

How did you attach the vertical piece to the horizontal piece?

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Elmer's Glue:)

I counter sunk four 3 1/2" screws from the bot
 
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