Motor position when towing?

[SLP]

Thanks, let me try and look at my trailer and figure out exactly what I need. If it can work, I will PM you about it.

[SLP]

Thank you, to all of you for your advice. You all have been very helpful and I really appreciate it. It definitely sounds like a support is the way to go. Now I need to just figure out which type I need.

[GeoFisher]

Transom saver DEFINITELY...........Not only to save the motor, but they are called a TRANSOM SAVER for a reason. Imagine all the force working against the transom with a bouncing motor back there.

If this boat has been used a lot without one, I'd look to see if there are any "issues" with wear and tear on the transom. Trailering with it tilted up without a transom saver puts extreme stress on the transom, the mounting bolts, and all kinds of other stuff back there.

Later,

Geo

[SLP]

Transom saver DEFINITELY...........Not only to save the motor, but they are called a TRANSOM SAVER for a reason. Imagine all the force working against the transom with a bouncing motor back there.

If this boat has been used a lot without one, I'd look to see if there are any "issues" with wear and tear on the transom. Trailering with it tilted up without a transom saver puts extreme stress on the transom, the mounting bolts, and all kinds of other stuff back there.

Later,

Geo

Thanks for the tip. Luckily It was a new boat so that shouldn't be an issue. However you gave me an indication of what could happen over time if I can't figure out how to secure mine to my trailer.

[hairball]

http://www.lock-n-haul.com/home.html

I just bought one of these. Apparently, some manufacturers are shipping new boats with these installed. The dealer I bought mine from said that all transoms these days are strong enough to support the weight of the motor and you just need to stabilize the motor so it doesn't bounce and also to take the strain off the tilt rams.