Brownell Boat Stands Drives, Gearcases & Transoms
Brownell Boat Stands: Stern Drive Installation Tools Built for the Professionals
Brownell Boat Stands has been synonymous with marine service quality since 1954, when founder David "Fred" Brownell began engineering equipment that would transform how boats are stored, supported, and serviced. While the brand is best known for its world-class boat stands, Brownell's expertise extends directly into the engine bay — specifically into the demanding work of stern drive removal and installation. Their lineup of Drives, Gearcases & Transoms tools reflects the same philosophy that has made their stands the preferred choice at professional boatyards and marinas around the world.
The SD3 Stern Drive Installation Jack
The centerpiece of Brownell's offering in this category is the SD3 Stern Drive Installation Jack — a heavy-duty, precision-engineered tool designed to take the difficulty and risk out of one of the most physically demanding tasks in marine service. Removing and reinstalling a stern drive unit is traditionally a two-person job that strains backs and risks damaging expensive components. The SD3 changes that equation. It adjusts on three axes, allowing a single technician to precisely position the drive unit for clean, damage-free installation. Pneumatic wheels make it easy to maneuver around a busy shop floor, and all contact surfaces are coated to prevent scratching of finished drive components — a detail that speaks to Brownell's commitment to protecting the equipment being serviced, not just the person doing the work.
Stern Drive Racks for Shop Efficiency
Brownell also produces Stern Drive Racks in both single-unit (SDR1) and four-unit configurations, giving marinas and dealerships a dedicated solution for storing and moving stern drives when they are off the boat. The single-unit SDR1 is compact and easily maneuverable, maximizing shop floor efficiency. Like all Brownell products, the racks feature rubber-coated contact surfaces to prevent scratching and heavy-duty steel finished with Brownell's signature protective coating for long-lasting corrosion resistance.
American-Made Quality You Can Trust
Every tool Brownell manufactures — including their stern drive service equipment — is made in the USA at their facility in Mattapoisett, MA, using 100% American tubular steel. This commitment to domestic manufacturing is not just a point of pride; it is a quality guarantee. Brownell's use of solid steel handles and fasteners, rather than fragile cast components, means these tools hold up to daily professional use without failure. The same standards of quality that have kept over two million Brownell boat stands in service around the world are built into every stern drive jack and rack they produce.
Whether you are a marine technician performing routine seasonal service or a full-service boatyard handling high-volume stern drive work, Brownell's stern drive tools are engineered to make the job safer, faster, and less likely to result in costly damage. Explore the full range of Brownell Boat Stands products or browse all Drives, Gearcases & Transoms tools available.