correct height for outboards while traveling

ghone · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:54 am Post subject:

I use a 3/4 inch dowel like Bill and El. I've found if I put it in the notch in the Yamaha mount and wedge it, the motor may be a tad low for some gas stations etc and speed bumps. I've lately found I can put the dowel a few inches up from the notch and secure with a bungy and drop the motor till it's wedged and it stays nice and secure mostly in the down position. my mechanic concurs by saying, "it's down when you're cruising the sea isn't it?' should be ok to trailer that way. George

potter water · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:39 am Post subject: amazing set of replies

It is just amazing to me the variation in the replies to this topic. Even the mechanics we use aren't in agreement. So I guess the answer is, if what you've been doing works, then keep doing the same thing. It sounds like no one has had a transom problem no matter what they've done with their engine position. Its great when everyone is right! I wish all topics taken up by the human race could come out with the same result.

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:26 pm Post subject:

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:32 pm Post subject:

Evinrude had an intermediate trailer position support on their V-4 and up motors that is pretty nice.

I'm in agreement that the motor tilted up shifts weight forward on the transom, and so don't see any extra leverage being an issue. But, whatever makes an owner most comfortable, there really is no "wrong" answer here.