I am interested in trailering my O'Day 22 with the 9.9HP outboard attached. I am woried that I will do damage to the transom motor mount.Can I get opinions / advice for and against?
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Trailering with an outboard on the bracket
I trailered my 222 for years and still do with the motor on the bracket. I'm using the same bracket that came with the boat and my engine is a Johnson Sailmaster 8 HP longshaft 2 stroke. If you have concerns about this, maybe you can tie it off up high some how.
I trailered my 222 for years and still do with the motor on the bracket. I'm using the same bracket that came with the boat and my engine is a Johnson Sailmaster 8 HP longshaft 2 stroke. If you have concerns about this, maybe you can tie it off up high some how.
Are you traveling very far? I looking at 1 1/2 hours on the highway every weekend.
I'm worried about the constant bouncing.
I'm worried about the constant bouncing.
Right to be worried
I think your concern is well placed. I think it's probably an outside possibility that it breaks the mount off, but in that event the damaged transom would be the least of your worries... that is (somewhat) easily fixed. The broken motor is a different story. As are the endangered motorists behind you.
I'd never do it, and I have a much lighter 3.5hp tohatsu... but that's just my opinion.
I think your concern is well placed. I think it's probably an outside possibility that it breaks the mount off, but in that event the damaged transom would be the least of your worries... that is (somewhat) easily fixed. The broken motor is a different story. As are the endangered motorists behind you.
I'd never do it, and I have a much lighter 3.5hp tohatsu... but that's just my opinion.
I take mine off...
Whenever we trailer our 25 any considerable distance, we pull the motor off the mount and stow it inside the truck. Not only is it less wear and tear on the transom, but I like to have it locked in truck when and if we stop for lunch.
Whenever we trailer our 25 any considerable distance, we pull the motor off the mount and stow it inside the truck. Not only is it less wear and tear on the transom, but I like to have it locked in truck when and if we stop for lunch.
Take it off
I am confused about why you would want to leave the outboard on the boat. It only weighs in at about 100#. Everytime you go over a bump that motor/bracket/transom takes a hit. You have a nice looking boat... keep it that way by putting the outboard in the cockpit or in the bed of your tow vehicle.
I am confused about why you would want to leave the outboard on the boat. It only weighs in at about 100#. Everytime you go over a bump that motor/bracket/transom takes a hit. You have a nice looking boat... keep it that way by putting the outboard in the cockpit or in the bed of your tow vehicle.
I agree with Ken
No good can come from the outboard flopping around on the motor mount while on the road. Also some states have restrictions on how far you appendages can stick out past the rear of your trailer.
No good can come from the outboard flopping around on the motor mount while on the road. Also some states have restrictions on how far you appendages can stick out past the rear of your trailer.
Take it off
Just noticed your question and at the risk of being too late for anyone to care I'll throw my 2 cents in. My O22 has a 7.5 hp 4-stroke long shaft. I concluded a long time ago that it is not a good idea to have that bouncing around on the transom every time you hit a bump. I always tranport with the motor in the bed of my truck. I think it's definitely easier on the motor mount and safer for other motorists.
Just noticed your question and at the risk of being too late for anyone to care I'll throw my 2 cents in. My O22 has a 7.5 hp 4-stroke long shaft. I concluded a long time ago that it is not a good idea to have that bouncing around on the transom every time you hit a bump. I always tranport with the motor in the bed of my truck. I think it's definitely easier on the motor mount and safer for other motorists.
Take it off
I agree with the others. As much as we like our Odays, the transoms were not
built as heavily as they could have been. They need reinforcing without a motor
bouncing at highway speeds.
The second point that needs to be taken into account is that the weight out back seriously affects the tonque weight up front!
Most 22 to 23 foot boats only use a single axle trailer.That is at least 25 foot long pivot point!
I agree with the others. As much as we like our Odays, the transoms were not
built as heavily as they could have been. They need reinforcing without a motor
bouncing at highway speeds.
The second point that needs to be taken into account is that the weight out back seriously affects the tonque weight up front!
Most 22 to 23 foot boats only use a single axle trailer.That is at least 25 foot long pivot point!
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