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02-03-2007, 10:31 PM
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towing with the motor up
Hi, I will be towing my 170cc with 75hp etech approx 2000 miles in May and am wondering how well the factory motor support will hold up. I have tried to search this because I think i saw somthing before saying I need more support? I live on the coast of Maine and am going fishing between James Bay and Lake Superior in Canada with 17 of my friends. I wouldn't think of leaving my Triumph behind. thanks in advance. Bob
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02-04-2007, 01:06 AM
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Since your going to be traveling that far, get a trailer mounted transom saver. I was told the supports on the motor are for towing short distances (boat ramp to home). I have a 170CC with a 60 hp Yamaha that I towing round trip 1800 miles to Florida twice a year. The transom saver I have bolted to a hole in the trailer frame without having to modify. Took only 5 minutes to install. Hope this helps, good luck.
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02-04-2007, 01:39 AM
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Elroy, I have the same experience towing a 170 CC from Maryland to Florida. I purchased my transom saver at Bass Pro Shop for about $50.
The transome saver reduces both weight of the outboard on the transom and flex on the transome due to up and down motion from pot holes and speed bumps. I feel that this would be money well spent, especially if you plan to tow long distances. That sounds like quite a trip you have planned. Enjoy!! Bob
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02-04-2007, 07:03 AM
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Elroy,
They are adjustable. Check out Wal-Mart. I have a 170CC. I bought mine from them several years ago for around $29.00. It works great.I use it everytime I tow the boat. You could hit a small pot hole and the motor supports could come loose and damage your tilt/trim cylinder and ruin your trip. Sounds like a great trip you have planned. Towing the 170CC behind my 6 cyl. jeep is an easy drive; hardly noticeble at all. Enjoy! John D.
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02-04-2007, 12:24 PM
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Dave the ComPutershark Boat Name "Sarcosuchus" 190 Bay equipped for Flats & Jungle Warfare
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