[STL170]

I checked my trailer from the axle back to the lights and there is 1/4" or less sag. I put the tongue jack on an old scale and it looks like the axle could be moved back. I'm going to do some closer calculating, but based on the weights of the boat, motor and gas, the axle could go back 6". I'm sure the guys with 75Hp motors probably could slide back even farther. I would think that without a transom saver, the leverage of the motor bouncing on a rough road would transfer more shock load to everything INCLUDING the trailer. That's why we strap the boat down; to prevent bouncing and shock loads on the equipment. The Yami manual says to trailer with the motor in the lowest position possible. The flip-down clips are for storage or servicing.

Good luck everyone!