What is it's function?

[sfelts]

Ok obviously a new boater. My engine has three positions. Up all the way Im guessing for tow, Half way down as long as this lever is down, and all the way down.

What is the purpose of this mid down position?

 

[fishinaddict]

Re: What is it's function?

It is a support for when trailering your boat. It takes the load off the hydralics.

 

[sfelts]

Re: What is it's function?

Oh I see, so when I launch I should put the engine all the way up then pull the support up and when i get in the water put the engine back down?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: What is it's function?

it could save your lower unit. also used when beaching.

 

[floatingwoody2006]

Re: What is it's function?

That position on my small outboard indicates "shallow drive" for running in shallow water.