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Posted by Tansa on 05/04/12 - 7:42 AM

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

Posted by CES on 05/04/12 - 8:32 AM

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.

Posted by Tansa on 05/04/12 - 8:44 AM

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

Posted by Phil T on 05/04/12 - 9:36 AM

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

Posted by Tansa on 05/04/12 - 9:49 AM

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

Posted by Bake on 05/04/12 - 12:04 PM

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

Posted by Tansa on 05/04/12 - 1:21 PM

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