I have completed quite a bit of searching and have been unable to locate information related to transporting an outboard motor in the back of a pick up. I'd rather not lay the motor on its side, and would prefer that it be secured in some type of bracket to prevent shifting during transport. The motor weighs 140lbs. I've seen the bracket manufactured by edies(sp), ut that only supports 100lbs. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Outboard Motor Bracket
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Desertoutpost
Adventurer
Will this be a temporary transport or one that will be more of a perm. add on?
mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
That might be a bit tough... what kind of truck do you have an how large is the motor?
You may be able to go with something that works off the trailer hitch, but that is a lot of weight hanging out there - especially offroad.
You may be able to go with something that works off the trailer hitch, but that is a lot of weight hanging out there - especially offroad.
kodiak1232003
Adventurer
trolling motor? smaller motor?
only need few horses on a lake...ocean's a different story...
only need few horses on a lake...ocean's a different story...
The motor is a two stroke evinrude 30 hp, it weighs 130 lbs. I use it to fish Lake Champlain, Northern Quebec Lakes, and the Atlantic from Maine and North Carolina. I Drive an 04 Toy DBL Cab 3.4 4x4 non trd. I'd like something that would be solid, but removable from the bed. Mostly, highways, beaches, and logging roads (a few deer trails). I will tow the boat, but the motor beats on the transom on logging roads so it will go in the bed of the truck.
mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
Do you have a winch post on your trailer? If so, you could create a motor mount on it using some large u-bolts and a piece of wood. Much strudier up there. Otherwise for something as large as a 30 horse you don't have that many options other then flat in the bed.
paulj
Expedition Leader
How about a cradle made from the largest boards you can afford or handle. I'm imagining something made from interlocking 2 x 12 " boards. The main support would be a board that fits snugly between the walls of the pickup bed (in front or behind the wheel wells). Clamp the outboard to this. Use other boards to stabilize the main mount.
By interlocking, I'm thinking of cutting half depth slots in the two crossing boards. When cut right, this can produce a quite sturdy structure, and still let you take things apart when not needed.
With the motor supported by the cradle, you can secure it with ratchet straps to tie down eyes in the bed.
paulj
By interlocking, I'm thinking of cutting half depth slots in the two crossing boards. When cut right, this can produce a quite sturdy structure, and still let you take things apart when not needed.
With the motor supported by the cradle, you can secure it with ratchet straps to tie down eyes in the bed.
paulj
Nullifier
Expedition Leader
I think you will need to have someing fabbed up. I would do something from square tube like a mini old school roll bar. Tall enough so that you can stand the motor up while the bottom skeg rests on a small block of wood. Then use the motor mounting clamps on the tube. I would put some small flanges on top and bottom of the tube to prevent it from sliding off the tub from vibration if it slips. It should have some secondary arms that come from the main hoop back to a second point of contact for stability. If you designed it right you should be able to make it a clamp on system that attaches to the bed rail for easy removal. Oh and do not for get your spitz lift to get it up in the bed!
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Geez, what a disappoinment, i clicked on this thread because of the title: "Outboard Motor Bracket" thinking someone finally went off the deep end and was trying to make their rig amphibious! What a let down!
kodiak1232003
Adventurer
Boston Mangler said:Geez, what a disappoinment, i clicked on this thread because of the title: "Outboard Motor Bracket" thinking someone finally went off the deep end and was trying to make their rig amphibious! What a let down!
LOL
