Trailering-Can't Lock Motor in Down Position

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smalllundowner

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Hello, thanks in advance.

I can't get my 2001 Merc 25 Hp Long shaft to "Lock" in the down position for trailering. Does anyone have a suggestion?

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marine4003

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Re: Trailering-Can't Lock Motor in Down Position

Will it lock down when in the water? if so,then the motor is not perpendicular to the transom and something is impeding the travel,if not then find the obstruction and adjust,there should be removable pins that adjust the shaft travel.
 
22E6441

22E6441

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Re: Trailering-Can't Lock Motor in Down Position

I thought you weren't supposed to lock it down?
 
Nighthawk

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Re: Trailering-Can't Lock Motor in Down Position

I would suggest investing in a transom saver. They can be bought cheap at Walmart . Leaving your outboard in the full down positionwhile towing can lead to transom damage as well as impact damage to the lower unit of the outboard .
 
tashasdaddy

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Re: Trailering-Can't Lock Motor in Down Position

transom saver.
 
marine4003

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Re: Trailering-Can't Lock Motor in Down Position

Nighthawk said:
I . Leaving your outboard in the full down positionwhile towing can lead to transom damage as well as impact damage to the lower unit of the outboard .
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Huh? how do you figure that? theres more pressure exerted on the transom when motor is propelling the boat than while transporting,yes there is the risk of lower unit hitting the deck,so theres the reason for adjusting the stop at 3/4 and the drive stop at full down.
 
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