[BarryB]

I get three different answers.

1. Use the type you show. Takes the weight off the transom, but now you have a stick between the trailer and lower unit, what if the boat hops a little, could that damage the lower unit?

2. Use the type that fits over one of the tilt rods, then lower onto it so pressure is taken off the tilt rod. Still have weight on the transom then.

3. Use the type built into the engine, a lever is flipped when the engine is tilted up.

My question...When the engine is tilted up, the center of gravity is moved forward so, in essence, the weight is directly over the transom or slightly forward.

If were that concerned about damage to the transom, what about the forces applied to the transom when running the boat? Hopping waves? etc.

Never heard a viable answer.