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Outboard stored tilted up or down?
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| alohajim |
Posted on 05/29/08 - 10:24 AM
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I just installed a transom support bracket on my Whaler trailer. I usually had the motor tilted down when parked and stored, up for transport.
Does it matter if the motor is tilted up on the support bracket when the boat is parked and stored?
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jim
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| Phil T |
Posted on 05/29/08 - 10:30 AM
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I don't think it matters. Boats at a mooring or marina have their engines up. If you have a choice, I prefer to store it in the down position.
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| pglein |
Posted on 05/29/08 - 11:08 AM
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On the trailer, I store it down. Not so much because of support issues, but rather because it takes up less space in my driveway, which is at a premium.
In the water, it's always stored up unless it's just a short stay in fresh water, in which case I'll leave it down if I'm feeling lazy.
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| alohajim |
Posted on 05/29/08 - 2:17 PM
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A local fisherman told me once, Up to Store, Down to Transport. I don't know why. But it seems a hassle to have the transom support bar installed on the way home from the docks, then take it off and lower the motor to store it at home, then do it all again.  Does it change the way the hydraulic lifts work and make them absorb air in the seals or oil seepage from the oil pan, or some other mysterious secret?
mahalo,
jim
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| John Fyke |
Posted on 05/29/08 - 2:36 PM
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Mine sits on a transom saver also.
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| Barryg |
Posted on 05/29/08 - 2:41 PM
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I have a 150 Yamaha fourstroke and the owners manual says that you should transport and store in the running position if allowed by clearance to the road. Also if you do tilt it up during trailering you should attach a brace and not rely on the tilt bracket. I always use the bracket. BG
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| Blue_Northern |
Posted on 05/30/08 - 11:28 AM
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I use a bracket to transport and store mine down with out hitting the ground -- my trailer is low. The saver I use really makes a difference when you hit bumps in the road as well.
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| Binkie |
Posted on 05/30/08 - 1:49 PM
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I just leave it on the support bracket all the time exept when I launch it or run it on the muffs.
rich
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| Davidk |
Posted on 05/30/08 - 4:23 PM
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Leaving your engine in the down position should be better for it. When it is tilted up, the hydraulic cylinders are exposed to the weather. When the engine is down, they are protected. This is the reason you will see people with back hoes applying grease to the exterior of the cylinder when they are exposed. Those tubes will pit and rust over time when exposed.....and yes, most stainless can rust.
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| Binkie |
Posted on 06/02/08 - 4:20 AM
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David
Good idea you have. I`ll keep my motor in the down poition from now on.
rich
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| alohajim |
Posted on 06/02/08 - 7:08 PM
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Good point. I have a backhoe and that's exactly what happens.
Think I'll give the hydraulic rams a shot of corrosion protectant spray when the outboard is stored tilted up.
thanks,
jim
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