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Backing off a trailer outboard damage
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04/18/19 12:08 AM
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SnK1993
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Is it possible to damage an outboard from having to run the motor hard in reverse to back off the trailer? Like break the tilt and trim unit or damage the transom. I have a Yamaha 4stroke 50hp high thrust model on an 18ft G3 and it kicks up a little sometimes when I'm trying to get it off the trailer
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Re: Backing off a trailer outboard damage
[Re: SnK1993]
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04/18/19 12:19 AM
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tmd11111
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Re: Backing off a trailer outboard damage
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04/18/19 01:22 AM
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rb7764
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Not if the transom is in good shape. If it is rotten, yes.
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Re: Backing off a trailer outboard damage
[Re: SnK1993]
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04/18/19 04:24 PM
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Dug71
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Back the trailer in the water more?
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Re: Backing off a trailer outboard damage
[Re: Dug71]
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04/19/19 08:22 PM
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jwcromer
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Back the trailer in the water more? this
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Re: Backing off a trailer outboard damage
[Re: SnK1993]
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04/21/19 11:49 PM
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Droyhef
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Not really good to start it then mash on the throttle without warming up. Back in further.
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Re: Backing off a trailer outboard damage
[Re: SnK1993]
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04/22/19 02:05 PM
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Hunt n Fish
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You might try backing in farther to get the bunks wet & then pulling back up. My aluminum boat (Tracker ProTeam 170) tends to stick to the carpet runners, but if I get 'em wet I can tie a good rope to the boat and tie the other end to the trailer or give it to my wife. Then just back up and stop quick - she comes right off and the rope unwinds and catches the boat. After the boat comes off, I just pull up enough to keep the boat from drifting and secure the boat to the dock, then park.
"Life is not waiting for the storm to end - It's about learning to dance in the rain" HnF
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Re: Backing off a trailer outboard damage
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04/24/19 06:58 PM
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EZ_Legend
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Back the trailer in the water more?
2003 Legend LE21 Optimax 225
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