Stromberg Carlson tongue tray for outboard?

I've got a 40 pound outboard motor that I am thinking of mounting on the Stromberg Carlson tongue tray. I'd use a strongly reinforced 2X6 for mounting the motor onto the tray, angled slightly with a wood block between the motor shaft and the tray itself to tilt the motor enuf to avoid the trailer jack. It looks like I could store a couple of small gas cans up there, too.

I definitely have some concerns about this.  I don't know if a 40 pound outboard motor will have enough power to move the pod. 

Originally posted by mjlrpod I definitely have some concerns about this.  I don't know if a 40 pound outboard motor will have enough power to move the pod.

Not without water. Back the pod into a lake until the prop is submerged, and it might just work.

Originally posted by StephenH The tray is certainly strong enough. I would definitely drill some holes and use carriage bolts to fasten your 2x6 mount to it if you decide to do this.

I'd like to see how it turns out. Please post a picture or two when you get it done.