Trailering - engine up or down?

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by mushman

I've got an 86 evinrude, but it has a lever that prevents the engine from resting on the cylinders.I thought it was there just for trailering.
Do the newer engines not have this?.I lock it even when I keep the boat in the water.
I also have a short tie down strap I've used when towing just as a precautionary measure in case the transom gives, it's got flex since it's nylon, and I hope it would prevent the engine from crashing to the ground if It the bracket was was to fall off.I've never heard of this happening, but I'm just paranoid I guess.

leveler um are you talking about the L shaped part on the mid section you tilt motor all the way up then flip it down? that the stop rest that all motors have. they will bend when trailering alot. you can cut a piece of 2x6 and lay it on top of the trim pistons then lower motor till it rest on the wood that works great too. but in the winter you better not leave your motor tilted all the way up it needs to be straight down to the ground so all water will drain and so it won't collect winter rain in the lower unit to prevent freezing.