how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

[mervyn]

He Guys,<br /><br />Not really a 'repair' topic, but it may prevent me from having to repair it in the future <br /><br />Going to take my boat on the trailer for some distance and i am not sure how to 'fix' the engine.<br /><br />Is the powertrim (merc 75 hp) enough to hold it ? Or should I support the lower part somehow ?<br /><br />Hope you could give me some advice !<br /><br />thanks, <br /><br />grtzz. Mervyn

 

[RDaves]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

The trim motor is not designed to hold the engine during transport. The engine mount has a locking device that will lock it in the up position, But do not recommend it.<br />I have been all over the country with my boat and would not move it without a Transom saver motor toter.<br />It is designed to hold the lower unit from bouncing by bracing against the last roller on the trailer.<br />You must make sure your boat is strapped to the trailer firmly and it takes all the stress from bouncing on the road off the transom.<br />You can buy them from any dealer for about $35.00.<br />Hope this helps

 

[Forktail]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

Cabela's sells several different transom savers, most of them adjustable and some with shock absorbtion. I use the frame mount for my F115 instead of the roller mount type and love it. $39.99. Don't use the trim or the motor's stop feature.....they will break.

 

[ahm]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

Has Cabela got a website address ?

 

[Spidybot]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

www.cabelas.com

 

[mervyn]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

He Guys,<br /><br />Thanks for the good advice !<br />I live in the Netherlands, and I am going on holiday next week, so I'll see if I can get a fixing device over here !<br /><br />grtzz. Mervyn

 

[V156]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

Mervyn;<br />Before you take off on your trip head to Walmart and get a transom saver for a little over $20. <br />In east Texas the roads to the fishing holes can be pretty rough and bouncy. I know what it's like to look in the mirror and see your motor standing<br />at attention. You'll pull over really fast.

 

[V156]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

mervyn:<br />Sorry about the Walmart advice. Didn't see where you were posting from. I don't think Walmart's there yet. But be sure to get one.

 

[mervyn]

Re: how to fix/lock my outboard for transport on trailer?

He Guys,<br /><br />Thanks for the good advice !<br />I live in the Netherlands, and I am going on holiday next week, so I'll see if I can get a fixing device over here !<br /><br />grtzz. Mervyn