What Position Should Outboard Motor Be In When Trailering?

vertical position.
Trailering with the engine in a vertical position puts the least amount of strain on the motor and transom, but that’s not possible for many boat/trailer/engine combinations due to ground clearance issues.

Should my outboard be up or down when trailering?

Generally, you should tow your boat with the motor down, especially if your trailer offers good ground clearance. Additionally, most manufacturers recommend that you should pull your boat down. However, you can choose to tow with the motor up if you desire ground clearance.

Are transom savers necessary?

the correct answer is,yes,you need a transom saver. even though boats are designed to flex and move in the water,they are not designed to be rigidly mounted to a trailer with a motor bouncing on the back that is flexing and stressing the transom with every bounce.

How do I keep my outboard motor straight?

Look for a circular clamp around the top of the leg, under the powerhead, behind the transom clamp. Snugging a screw or bolt will do it. There should be a steering lock on the outboard to hold it on a steady course.

Can you lay a 2 stroke outboard on its side?

“Stowing a motor vertical is just fine for a 2-stroke motor, because a 2-stroke outboard has its oil mixed in the gas, so there isn’t an issue.”

Why should a boat’s gas tank never be completely filled?

It’s important to never fill the tank of your boat beyond 90% full. This leaves room for gas to expand and avoids the potential for overflow. Ensure that all air vents and valves to the gas tank are open.

How do you keep a tiller motor straight while trailering?

Turn the tiller to the side, tilt the motor down tight into the transom saver and be done with it. What does it matter whether it’s straight or turned? It goes down the road just as well either way.

What happens if you don’t use a transom saver?

A traditional transom saver attaches to the trailer frame and outboard. Evinrude outboards use a lock arm. Without a transom saver, a skeg can hit the pavement.

Should you store your boat with the motor up or down?

When you park the boat for the winter keep the motor trimmed or tilted down, especially if it’s outdoors. This will allow all of the water to drain out of the motor’s cooling system. If it’s tilted up, some water may remain in the motor, where it can freeze and cause a cracked block or a ruined water pump housing.

Does Mercury Marine recommend a transom saver?

A lot of boaters advocate using your engine’s service or engine lock. While there is a lot of debate on the transom savers or motor support issue, we do not recommend trailering using your service/engine lock for engine support when trailering. Both Yamaha and Mercury recommend against it as well.

Why does my boat pull to the right?

Why The Boat Pulls To The Right Or Left
That is mainly because of how the boat is pushed through the water by the propeller. The boat’s engine drives the propeller that spins in either a clockwise direction, (standard rotation) or a counter-clockwise direction, (left-hand rotation or counter-rotation).

Is it OK to transport an outboard motor on its side?

For 2-stroke outboard motors, you may be able to keep it lying on its side while in transit but make sure to store it upright once you store it. Meanwhile, for 4-stroke boat motors, it is best to keep them upright at all times.

How do you carry an outboard motor in a car?

The Solution:

1. Lay your outboard motor onto the trolley, slide the motor along onto the trolley and clamp your motor onto the RT Trolley.
2. Wheel to trolley to the boat and stand in place so that the bottom clamps fit into the gunnel.
3. Slide the adjustable legs up into the top gunnel and lock in place.

How should an outboard motor be stored?

A final consideration is the position in which to store your engine. The best way is to either leave the motor on the boat or on an engine stand in an upright position, not tilted. If neither of these are an option, try to make sure that the engine is in an upright, self-draining position.

Can you lay down a Honda 4-stroke outboard?

Lay the engine on the correct side
This makes a mess but only causes long-term damage if you fail to replace the lost oil before starting the engine. All Honda portable 4-stroke engines have supports to indicate which side they should be laid on.

What is the problem with using your boat’s engine to drive it onto a trailer?

What is the problem with using your boat’s engine to drive it onto a trailer? You may break the winch cable. You may damage the engine. The boat’s forward motion can disconnect the trailer lights.

Which of the following actions is best to take when fueling an outboard?

Turn off engine(s), electronics, and extinguish all open flames. Keep the nozzle in contact with the edge of the fill to prevent build up of static electricity to prevent sparking. Don’t top off your tank. Know how much fuel your tank holds and fill it to about 90%.

How often should you service your boat engine?

every 100 hours
Most outboard, sterndrive and gasoline inboard engines require basic service every 100 hours or annually.