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Old 10-23-2018, 10:36 AM
JUST JOHN JUST JOHN is offline
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Originally Posted by Capt Terry View Post
Just John-
I think the only time I had any problems with interference between the engine and my teak portion of the splashwell was with a Merc tower-of-power, I thought I had sufficient clearance with the engine tilted all the way up; but did not allow for motion when I hit a bad pothole. Duct tape held my engine cover together for that weekend camping outing! You may be able to reduce the amount the engine tilts if you have enough road clearance. During towing I usually bungee the steering wheel to the driver's footrest, so the engine is vertical, thereby reducing the tendency for the engine to flop over.
Here is where mine makes contact. See the slightly-flattened corner radius? My motor does not contact at the front, or the port side.


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Originally Posted by JBASS02 View Post
The bass fishing guys use these

https://www.amazon.com/Panther-55-21.../dp/B00CKFUJFY

to keep there oversize outboards straight while trailing. You can also make them out of PVC.
Thanks for that, I'll look into them.
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