I have a Hunter 260 with a Nissan 4 stroke motor on the mount. Is there any problem leaving the motor on while trailering longer distances 200+ miles? Disconnecting the linkages is complicated and I would like to avoid removing. Thanks in advance for your comments.
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Brian
2200 miles
I towed my boat with motor in place 2200 miles. Just check the wood on the motor mount. Brian and Amy Rushingm H-26 Blue Moon
I towed my boat with motor in place 2200 miles. Just check the wood on the motor mount. Brian and Amy Rushingm H-26 Blue Moon
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Tom
Differing opinions...
If you search the archives, you'll find this topic discussed and people offering differing opinions. I don't remove by motor for trailering my H260 with a 9.9 4 Stroke Evinrude that weighs in at about 100lbs. I wouldn't have bought the boat if it were necessary. The outboard has remote controls to the helm and disconnecting is not easy. Fair winds... Tom
If you search the archives, you'll find this topic discussed and people offering differing opinions. I don't remove by motor for trailering my H260 with a 9.9 4 Stroke Evinrude that weighs in at about 100lbs. I wouldn't have bought the boat if it were necessary. The outboard has remote controls to the helm and disconnecting is not easy. Fair winds... Tom
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Frank
RE:Trailering w motor
I just bought a H260 and trailered it home with a 9.9 Honda on the back with no problems. The motor did not bounce around and I was on Rts 85 & 95... A lot of bumps. I did ask the dealer about it and he said the mounts are made for trailering with the motor.
I just bought a H260 and trailered it home with a 9.9 Honda on the back with no problems. The motor did not bounce around and I was on Rts 85 & 95... A lot of bumps. I did ask the dealer about it and he said the mounts are made for trailering with the motor.
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As suggested earlier , check the archives, I personally think it is a bad idea, doing it one or two times is not going to have an effect, look at the motor mount and transom and imagine the weight of it all, I just reglassed my transom and I have never trailered with a motor attached, my boat is a 1989h23 and in time this will have an effect good luck , Mike
As suggested earlier , check the archives, I personally think it is a bad idea, doing it one or two times is not going to have an effect, look at the motor mount and transom and imagine the weight of it all, I just reglassed my transom and I have never trailered with a motor attached, my boat is a 1989h23 and in time this will have an effect good luck , Mike
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Ron
Leave It On
Another vote to just leave it on the boat. I have successfully trailered for seven years and never taken it off. The remote controls are a pain to deal with. I don't think you will have a problem.
Another vote to just leave it on the boat. I have successfully trailered for seven years and never taken it off. The remote controls are a pain to deal with. I don't think you will have a problem.
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Ray Bowles
If I 'm towing anywhere I don't know the road I......
take the time to remove my Honda 9.9 from my H26 as the repair time and cost is more than I'm willing to accept. We tow from 500 to 750 miles a year. The second and more important reason to me is the unseen damage that could be caused by that one bump you will remember and wonder about, besides my boat tows better with the extra tongue weight. Since a sailboat is such a very beautiful example of patience and detail to the fine points, I find that taking the time to remove all concerns about towing time well spent. Ray s/v Speedy P.S. The name of my boat could raise questions about the validity of my responce, but, my grandkids picked it and I love to hear them incouraging her along.
take the time to remove my Honda 9.9 from my H26 as the repair time and cost is more than I'm willing to accept. We tow from 500 to 750 miles a year. The second and more important reason to me is the unseen damage that could be caused by that one bump you will remember and wonder about, besides my boat tows better with the extra tongue weight. Since a sailboat is such a very beautiful example of patience and detail to the fine points, I find that taking the time to remove all concerns about towing time well spent. Ray s/v Speedy P.S. The name of my boat could raise questions about the validity of my responce, but, my grandkids picked it and I love to hear them incouraging her along.
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Rich
Motor On
I leave my Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke on the transom all the time. However, I was a bit nervous for some of the reason mentioned by other sailers. My solution was to buy a Fulton motor suport bracket - modified it to fit the long reach to the trailer. This bracket transferrs all the bounce and some of the load to the trailer; works fine.
I leave my Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke on the transom all the time. However, I was a bit nervous for some of the reason mentioned by other sailers. My solution was to buy a Fulton motor suport bracket - modified it to fit the long reach to the trailer. This bracket transferrs all the bounce and some of the load to the trailer; works fine.
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