Outboard Engine turns from side to side while trailering

[marcusknight]

Ever since I bought my boat, my 1979 Johnson turns from side to side while trailering. I find I have to do what the previous owner did and latch the steering wheel with a bungee cord. Is there a better way to manage this?

 

[marcusknight]

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Currently what I have to do.

 

[nwcove]

Ever since I bought my boat, my 1979 Johnson turns from side to side while trailering. I find I have to do what the previous owner did and latch the steering wheel with a bungee cord. Is there a better way to manage this?

yes...take the stress off the cable and steering wheel by other means, no mention of model, but there could/should be an adjustment bolt to tighten things up on the motor, or you could bungee at the motor to keep it secured.

 

[midcarolina]

Yep......... look up transom saver, they even sell them at wally world! It will stop the side to side flop and relieve stress on the transom.

 

[D.spencer]

You didn't mention what HP your engine is. Bigger engines usually benefit from a NFB ( like the Teleflex no feedback steering) steering control since they can be a chore to drive. The NFB will also keep the motor from flopping side to side although at a much higher price than the transom saver. I have a NFB on my Terry with a 140 hp Johnson and I love it. I do use a transom saver too.

 

[marcusknight]

Specs are:


1979 StarCraft SS 16ft Blue
Johnson 70 HP 1979 Sea Turtle

You can see the boat and setup at the link below. Note that the topic on the video is being discussed on another topic thread.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qEB0hG2buI&index=1&list=UUDFsRCJcvzSH7tsu4slet0Q

 

[Chris1956]

Tilt it up a bit, and lay it on it's side. That should keep it from flopping.