Do you trailer with the motor on the outboard motor mount or not?

[Potcake boy]

Greene,

I would like to add that my raising system allows operation from a seated position in the cockpit as opposed to hanging over the rail fussing with the locking mechanism and straining your back.  It also provides greater range of adjustment both up and down and easy to set anywhere in between.  I have a 15" shaft which never ventilates even in big steep seas, and lifts clear of the the water for sailing on the first shallow water drive setting, so it's nearly vertical when sailing.

The raising rig is the primary support so the weight is not on the transom even when motoring.  The rail carries this weight with no adverse effect, especially since it's near the stanchion.  It's a really good upgrade and addresses many of the familiar problems with these adjustable brackets.

Ron

[Billy]

If you do trailer w/ the motor on the mount, do not have it tilted up. Make sure it is in the upright and locked position!

[Pacman]

+2 on Green's set up.  That looks like the best of both worlds.  No smelly gas in the vehicle and no bouncing on the motor mount.

That said, mine just sits in the back of my van and... yes, it does smell some times.

[jkat]

     I've trailered my '77 CP16 with a 4hp 4 stroke Yamaha with the motor on the adjustable motor mount for 7 years without issue.  The transom or the motor mount show no wear at all.  It's pulled on a 1200 mile (round trip) vacation every year as well.  I've got a lock on the motor clamps so they won't rotate loose.  The motor is in the down position as is the motor mount.  It made me nervous at first, but looking out the rearview mirror, it seems that the motor and the adjustable mount turn the real jolting bumps into a slow easy bounce. 

[Billy]

I was at the boat ramp yesterday and there was a fishing boat w/a  250hp merc on the back, with teh trim up. I figured if he (and all other fishing boats w/ motors that big can leave them on, so can I.

Good point jkat about leaving it down, I always thought leaving it up would decrease he pressure on the springs but w/ it down it acts as a big shock absorber. I do think I will put it up when parked though.

[skip1930]

Let her hang. Only take the Murcury O/B off for the winter, and into the basement where is stays warm.

skip.