Towing w/ outboars

thetackletrap · 03-01-2005, 12:03 AM

Ok guys, there seems to be much debate on how to positions your outboard motors when trailering down the road. I have always lifted the motor up and then switched down the lock lever. Then I would trim back down till the hydrolic was snug.

I've been told to do this and not to. ALot of people trailor with the motors all the way down or as low as they will go so not to hit the road during travel.

What your thoughts here guys? Any suggestions or other maybr better ideas here? How bout using a trasom saver?

Capt. kapoc · 03-01-2005, 03:18 PM

I've always put the engine up and locked 1 to relive the pressure off the hydro from the travel. 2 that is want the locking lever was desined for and 3. to keep from crapping out the lower unit on a bump or some other road way debries. by placint the engine up the onlt real hazard it the drunk that is flying up behind you in a go fast car

Mike

thetackletrap · 03-01-2005, 08:03 PM

That's what I thought, and thats what I'll continue to do. DO you keep the motors in gear? I do, because I was told that a prop spinning in tha air is hard because the oil is in a downward slope preventing the gears to be soaked in the oil. Don't know if its true but thats what I practiced.

WetDaReeL sportfishing · 03-01-2005, 08:34 PM

I saw a trailer that had what looked like a transome saver built in. It's defnately a good idea with the weight of motors these days banging on the hrdraulics and the stress on the transom. It is a good idea to invest in a transom saver.

KINGINDBAG · 03-01-2005, 10:11 PM

This is what ive been doing Place a 2x4 between the motor and trim down,No more to say it keeps it from jumping up & down going down the hwy pulling the boat at 70 mph. trap talk to the Box he said he did not feel bad

Ill have to give he some jerkyyyyyyyy the hot stuff

thetackletrap · 03-01-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KINGINDBAG

This is what ive been doing Place a 2x4 between the motor and trim down,No more to say it keeps it from jumping up & down going down the hwy pulling the boat at 70 mph. trap talk to the Box he said he did not feel bad

Ill have to give he some jerkyyyyyyyy the hot stuff

I usually handle anything but I guess the mixture of all the coffee and road trip I damn neer died on the way to the Parker Dealer...I felt bad about the guy after me in the gas station!

Lil' Tunny · 03-02-2005, 12:04 AM

My advise is to do whatever your motor owner's manual says. Mine says the motor should be trailered in the normal running position. If there is insufficient road clearence, trailer in a tilt position, using a motor support device. I use a 2x4.
It does say in big bold letters, DO NOT USE THE TILT SUPPORT LEVER/KNOB WHEN TRAILERING.

thetackletrap · 03-02-2005, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Tunny

My advise is to do whatever your motor owner's manual says. Mine says the motor should be trailered in the normal running position. If there is insufficient road clearence, trailer in a tilt position, using a motor support device. I use a 2x4.
It does say in big bold letters, DO NOT USE THE TILT SUPPORT LEVER/KNOB WHEN TRAILERING.

Good point there LT. I remember you using the block of wood going to Florida. I guess we won't be doind that haull again! LOL

pellicot · 06-17-2005, 05:47 PM

Put your motors in gear and that will eliminate the props spinning and I got something called m-ywedge.com and it works great. Check out their website. It simple but works wells for my 150 HPDI's

treedawg · 06-22-2005, 12:40 AM

My owner's guide also says not to trailer with the motors locked in the up position. I've never thought about keeping the boat in gear to stop the props from spinning. That's a good idea.

TD

03-01-2005, 12:03 AM	#1
thetackletrap Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Now in Somers Point, NJ Posts: 761 Credits: 3,636.0 Occupation: Sell tackle for no profit:)	Towing w/ outboars Ok guys, there seems to be much debate on how to positions your outboard motors when trailering down the road. I have always lifted the motor up and then switched down the lock lever. Then I would trim back down till the hydrolic was snug. I've been told to do this and not to. ALot of people trailor with the motors all the way down or as low as they will go so not to hit the road during travel. What your thoughts here guys? Any suggestions or other maybr better ideas here? How bout using a trasom saver? __________________ The Tackle Trap Official Avet Dealer In stock Hundreds of Blanks

03-01-2005, 08:03 PM	#3
thetackletrap Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Now in Somers Point, NJ Posts: 761 Credits: 3,636.0 Occupation: Sell tackle for no profit:)	That's what I thought, and thats what I'll continue to do. DO you keep the motors in gear? I do, because I was told that a prop spinning in tha air is hard because the oil is in a downward slope preventing the gears to be soaked in the oil. Don't know if its true but thats what I practiced. __________________ The Tackle Trap Official Avet Dealer In stock Hundreds of Blanks

03-01-2005, 10:11 PM	#5
KINGINDBAG Bite me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: newport nc Posts: 222 Credits: 1,224.9 Occupation: MATE/CAPT. DADDY	This is what ive been doing Place a 2x4 between the motor and trim down,No more to say it keeps it from jumping up & down going down the hwy pulling the boat at 70 mph. trap talk to the Box he said he did not feel bad Ill have to give he some jerkyyyyyyyy the hot stuff __________________ NOW BOOKING FOR THE 2006 CHARTER SEASON Click here to check out Sudden impact

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03-01-2005, 03:18 PM	#2
Capt. kapoc Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virgina Beach, Va Posts: 470 Credits: 1,526.6 Occupation: Us Navy/ Charterboat Capt Blog Entries: 3	I've always put the engine up and locked 1 to relive the pressure off the hydro from the travel. 2 that is want the locking lever was desined for and 3. to keep from crapping out the lower unit on a bump or some other road way debries. by placint the engine up the onlt real hazard it the drunk that is flying up behind you in a go fast car Mike

03-01-2005, 08:34 PM	#4
WetDaReeL sportfishing I practice safe fishing Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 68 Credits: 1,218.9	I saw a trailer that had what looked like a transome saver built in. It's defnately a good idea with the weight of motors these days banging on the hrdraulics and the stress on the transom. It is a good idea to invest in a transom saver.

03-02-2005, 12:04 AM	#7
Lil' Tunny Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Somers Point Posts: 448 Credits: 1,231.1	My advise is to do whatever your motor owner's manual says. Mine says the motor should be trailered in the normal running position. If there is insufficient road clearence, trailer in a tilt position, using a motor support device. I use a 2x4. It does say in big bold letters, DO NOT USE THE TILT SUPPORT LEVER/KNOB WHEN TRAILERING.

06-17-2005, 05:47 PM	#9
pellicot Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 158 Credits: 1,233.7	Put your motors in gear and that will eliminate the props spinning and I got something called m-ywedge.com and it works great. Check out their website. It simple but works wells for my 150 HPDI's

06-22-2005, 12:40 AM	#10
treedawg Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 96 Credits: 1,217.3	My owner's guide also says not to trailer with the motors locked in the up position. I've never thought about keeping the boat in gear to stop the props from spinning. That's a good idea. TD