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Towing questions - Motor up or down? How to lock crank?
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<blockquote data-quote="kofkorn" data-source="post: 380707" data-attributes="member: 7076"><p>Your setup looks fairly good. I think you should be ok to tow your motor locked in the down position. If you don't like it that way, get a transom saver and then you can tilt the motor onto it. Ratchet straps on the transom are ok. I would definitely look at the load rating though. Something in the 800-1000lb minimum range will assure that you don't end up with your boat in your back seat.</p><p></p><p>As to the crank on the front. REPLACE THAT THING IMMEDIATELY. It's in pretty rough shape, and if it doesn't have a spring holding the ratchet in place, your just looking to have the front of the boat come off of the trailer. They're pretty cheap (between $20-$30)</p><p></p><p>https://www.amazon.com/Pit-Bull-1200Lb-Hand-Winch/dp/B000FPGZ6I/ref=sr_1_5</p><p></p><p>At the same time, get an extra piece of chain and an S-hook or heavy duty clip and bolt it to the frame. WHen the boat is winched up, hook the safety chain through the bow-eye. Belts and suspenders <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kofkorn, post: 380707, member: 7076"] Your setup looks fairly good. I think you should be ok to tow your motor locked in the down position. If you don't like it that way, get a transom saver and then you can tilt the motor onto it. Ratchet straps on the transom are ok. I would definitely look at the load rating though. Something in the 800-1000lb minimum range will assure that you don't end up with your boat in your back seat. As to the crank on the front. REPLACE THAT THING IMMEDIATELY. It's in pretty rough shape, and if it doesn't have a spring holding the ratchet in place, your just looking to have the front of the boat come off of the trailer. They're pretty cheap (between $20-$30) https://www.amazon.com/Pit-Bull-1200Lb-Hand-Winch/dp/B000FPGZ6I/ref=sr_1_5 At the same time, get an extra piece of chain and an S-hook or heavy duty clip and bolt it to the frame. WHen the boat is winched up, hook the safety chain through the bow-eye. Belts and suspenders :) Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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