35 johnson question

[imported_rusty]

83 johnson is that suppose to have a trailer bar lock for when i am trailering the boat the motor has something to rest on? right now i am just lifting the motor up until it locks and tie strapping it down so she wont bounce around. before i tied her down it bounced and broke the right side stern bracket. thanks

 

[Goodoleboy]

Re: 35 johnson question

You can put one on it if you wish. If it makes you feel better, then its.... suposed to have one.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Pony]

Re: 35 johnson question

I like to use a transom saver to support the motor....while there is usually some debate on here as to whether or not they actually protect the transom, the $20-$30 is to me a small price to pay for the peace of mind of knowing that my motor isnt bouncing around and that the tilt lock isnt going to fail while im trailering.<br /><br />On my 87' 25hp johnny there is a little bar that flips down and rests on the tilt pin.....but its for shallow water motoring and not trailering.<br /><br />just my .02

 

[imported_rusty]

Re: 35 johnson question

right now i been using the tilt lock and strapping the motor down . the trailer is way under the boat to far for a transom saver. its only a 16 ft john boat . goodoleboy do you know where i can get the trailer bar? are they still available? its a 83 johnson 35 hp. thanks, rusty.