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Advice on Trailering the Engine
Tansa	#1  Posted on 05/04/12 - 7:42 AM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/04/12	Hi, I just purchased a 1999 Montauk 17ft with a 2000 Yamaha 4 stroke engine 100HP. Please could someone advise me what is the best position for the engine when I am trailing it. Is it better to take it all the way up and lock it in place or is it better to just raise it half way or just keep it all the way down? Also, is it recommended to use a Transom support system that will fit between the trailer and the transom. I have one but I am not sure if it is better for the engine with it or without it and at what angle should the engine be when I am using it? Thank you in advance for the advice! Tansa Edited by Tom W Clark on 05/04/12 - 8:08 AM
CES	#2  Posted on 05/04/12 - 8:32 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	What does the owners manual for the motor state? Also, are you even able to lower the motor all the way down without the skeg hitting the ground? Most will tell you to trailer with the motor all the way up and locked in place. Personally I use a Transom saver for my 13'.......and have traveled 1000's of miles with it and have never had a problem. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
Tansa	#3  Posted on 05/04/12 - 8:44 AM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/04/12	Thank you CES for sharing your opinion ! I could not find anything regarding this topic in the engine's owner manual. I think will use the Transom saver, I feel it is safer and better for the engine transom. Cheers! Tansa
Phil T	#4  Posted on 05/04/12 - 9:36 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I respectfully disagree with CES. [Edit - After re-reading his post, I think I read it incorrectly the first time, Sorry !!!! I should AGREE, most owners would say that] A 100 hp Yamaha 4 stroke is a heavy engine (350+lbs). The "bracket" or "lock" on almost all outboards are for holding the engine while working on it. There were some motors that had "trailer supports" but they were clearly marked as such. If you can have your engine in the down position, that is preferred. If, like most, you need the engine tilted slightly for sufficient clearance, use a block of wood or a support that will transfer the load or shock to the transom, not the trailer. While Yamaha sells a support, it is pricey. http://www.simyamaha.com/Yamaha_Engin...-ym-10.htm Here is good option: http://www.m-ywedge.com/ Edited by Phil T on 05/04/12 - 6:17 PM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Tansa	#5  Posted on 05/04/12 - 9:49 AM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/04/12	Thank you Phil ! I have one of those units and I was thinking of using it. Adjustable Transom Saver, will this work the same as what you have suggested? Thanks. http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/transom-savers-adjustable
Bake	#6  Posted on 05/04/12 - 12:04 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 902 Comments: 8 Joined: 01/30/06	I never trailer mine all the way up. I also would never trailer it all the way down. Even if it clears the road if you straddle something in the road it may clear the axle and hit the foot. I usually just trim it up and ride. There is some wisdom in supporting the weight somewhere besides the trim cylinder. I am not crazy about tying the motor to the trailer. I think I would just use a block of wood and let the motor down on it. But that’s just me. And I don't think ces was saying he would trailer it all the way up but I am sure he has seen quite a few people do that. he clearly said he used a transom saver
Tansa	#7  Posted on 05/04/12 - 1:21 PM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/04/12	Thanks Bake. I took Phil's advise and I ordered one the M-yewdge Transom supporting tool. I called the company and it is for sure a way better option than the the old style Transom support rod that uses the trailer for the support. Again thank you all guys for all the help and advise. It is awsome to have this kind of support especially for a new Whaler owner. Happy boating this weekend! Tansa