Here's another data point. I towed my CD25 home when new (2003) from the San Francisco area 450 miles with the engines on the little swivel tilt brackets. And I was as careful as I could be to avoid bumps and potholes. At home I saw that the port engine's bracket was severely bent and wouldn't turn anymore.
The Yami dealer ordered me another one promptly. While at the dealer (a boat dealer that sold Yamahas) he recommended I use Transom Savers. So I bought a couple, installed them and haven't had a problem since. While looking at the geometry and possible independent motion of the trailer and boat, I decided it was best to cinch down the boat's stern to the trailer, just in case I hit an unforeseen pot-hole or something that would cause the boat to jump/bounce from the trailer at the aft end.
I have the Transom Savers adjusted to only have the engines tilted to a minimum angle that gives me ample clearance for driveways, speed bumps, etc.
After 10-15K towing miles, I've had no problems with the steering or hydraulic lift mechanisms, other than routine maintenance.
The Yami dealer ordered me another one promptly. While at the dealer (a boat dealer that sold Yamahas) he recommended I use Transom Savers. So I bought a couple, installed them and haven't had a problem since. While looking at the geometry and possible independent motion of the trailer and boat, I decided it was best to cinch down the boat's stern to the trailer, just in case I hit an unforeseen pot-hole or something that would cause the boat to jump/bounce from the trailer at the aft end.
I have the Transom Savers adjusted to only have the engines tilted to a minimum angle that gives me ample clearance for driveways, speed bumps, etc.
After 10-15K towing miles, I've had no problems with the steering or hydraulic lift mechanisms, other than routine maintenance.
