newbie with dumb question

[littlefish]

Hello all
I'm new here and a new boat owner, I just bought a 1985 Seanymph with 1993 70hp Evinrude outboard. my question is do I tilt the motor all the way up when towing or just high enough so the prop don't hit the ground?

This maybe a dumb question but like I said I'm new at this, I'm planing on towing it to Richland for some crappie fishing, which is 500 miles one way from where I live.

Thanks

[fishkisser]

Tilt it up to about the stock stop position , and think about getting a transom saver to help absorb the load on the hull ...

[littlefish]

Tilt it up to about the stock stop position , and think about getting a transom saver to help absorb the load on the hull ...

Thanks
I'll pick up a transom saver this week end

[fishonjon]

:agree: this is correct

[timinthegorge]

:agree: this is correct

My 115 4stroke Merc extra long shaft is heavy. It's a 19' aluminum boat with a very sturdy transom. If I'm trailering 20 minutes to my local waters, I tilt her up, and use the "lock" on the motor.

If I'm trailering anywhere else, I attach my transom saver, which delivers the weight of the engine hanging over the end of the trailer onto the trailer, and since the trailer and transom are solidly connected by the back straps (from boat to trailer), it stays put, without putting pressure on your hydraulics, or the transom.

Works great......

[12pulls]

Thanks
I'll pick up a transom saver this week end
Great, get me one too:thisbig: Actually, I don't suggest that you use the lock pin to keep your motor up while trailering, it was not designed for that. Transom Savers are easy to take on and off, transfer the weight to your trailer brace, keeps your hydraulic tilt/trim working longer too.

[hokulea]

I sure wish we had used a transom saver on the family hand me down I have adopted. Now the damage is done!! :cool:

[iwanttofish]

500 miles for crappie that is a long way with the price of fuel. Good luck, dont forget to grease the bearings.