# Ideas for rolling engine cradle

**URL:** <https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ideas-for-rolling-engine-cradle/453>\
**Category:** GENERAL\
**Created:** [October 19, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ideas-for-rolling-engine-cradle/453 "2024-10-19T20:46:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Anthony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@Anthony](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Anthony)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ideas-for-rolling-engine-cradle/453/1 "2024-10-19T20:46:32Z")

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Hi

I have 4 Gray Marine 4’s, I am looking for suggestions on a sturdy design for a rolling cradle ? Pictures appreciated!

Thanks  
Anthony

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**Author:** ![JimF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@JimF](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/JimF)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ideas-for-rolling-engine-cradle/453/2 "2024-10-20T18:54:42Z")

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![IMG_6462](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/edf8d47039bd945aa842b015037a674e9ff5881c.jpeg)  
 ![IMG_6463](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/24e3b1a14da6c765bbf80927e286a61b67ffeb62.jpeg)  
 ![IMG_6464](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/9ffc131c13af8bc08f6f3b6c60bf269256ab38b1.jpeg)  
I have used these for years. They are for K or M engines but could be made in any size. Wheels are from Home Depot. Note that one has risers to simulate the angle as if in the boat. If you were nearby I would give them to you.

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**Author:** ![Arnie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ba9def/32.png) [@Arnie](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Arnie)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ideas-for-rolling-engine-cradle/453/3 "2024-10-21T00:49:01Z")

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Use large diameter casters ie 3-4 inch.

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**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ideas-for-rolling-engine-cradle/453/4 "2024-10-21T10:01:56Z")

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Did the same thing. Works like magic. And beyond easy.

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**Author:** ![Bilgerat](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/bilgerat/32/125_2.png) [@Bilgerat](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Bilgerat)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/ideas-for-rolling-engine-cradle/453/5 "2024-10-21T11:34:44Z")

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Built this one and with adaptive risers, has worked for test stands for an MCL and a Graymarine V8. I use a forklift for moving it around the shop but wheels could be installed too.

 ![mcl](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/0456fe3ce89ce2cfefa4520a660a87b1d35a6ce3.jpeg)