I have a Jonhson 50/35 w/out power tilt/trim. I wratchet strap mine all the way down and to the right as if I was making a hard starboard turn. Mine is setup with stick steer though and Ezyglide says to strap it this way if not using a transom saver. Haven't had the motor on the boat for very long but haven't noticed any issues with the motor, steering, transom or homemade transom riser so far.