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Should I remove my 9.9 before towing 13' boat?
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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 335830" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>Provided that your boat sits high enough on the trailer, it is always preferable to tow with the engine down, not tilted up. This will reduce a lot of lateral force on the transom as you're bouncing down the road. </p><p></p><p>Consider the force of the engine trimmed up VS. trimmed down like trying to hold a 10 lb sledge hammer with one arm extended VS. having your hand closer to your body.</p><p></p><p>If your hull is thick material, like .100", and it has good corner bracing and a knee brace, it should be strong enough under either condition. But if your hull is thin, and your boat sits low on the trailer where you have to trim the motor up, then, you should consider using a transom saver bracket to support the engine while towing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 335830, member: 6937"] Provided that your boat sits high enough on the trailer, it is always preferable to tow with the engine down, not tilted up. This will reduce a lot of lateral force on the transom as you're bouncing down the road. Consider the force of the engine trimmed up VS. trimmed down like trying to hold a 10 lb sledge hammer with one arm extended VS. having your hand closer to your body. If your hull is thick material, like .100", and it has good corner bracing and a knee brace, it should be strong enough under either condition. But if your hull is thin, and your boat sits low on the trailer where you have to trim the motor up, then, you should consider using a transom saver bracket to support the engine while towing. [/QUOTE]
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