Securing Outdrive on my I/O

[jimbo1229]

So ive been using straps around my motor lifting actuators and I was wondering if this is ok and if not do they make something to lock the outdrive of the I/o in place while trailering?

 

[Silverbullet555]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

Why do you feel the need to lock it in place? And, by in place do you mean so it can't swing left to right or moving up or down?

 

[Mason78]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

You shouldn't have to "lock it in place".

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

It should be fine all on tis own. If it is dropping while driving, then fix the leak.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

Yes, they make a trailering bracket for I/Os. You can buy one here on IBoats. Only a coupleabucks! Its a simple plastic sleeve that goes over the cylinders.

Mercruiser actually recommends the use of one in their Owner's Manual.

 

[jimbo1229]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

silverbullet it isn't leaking its more preventing it from swinging back and forth going down the highway. I cant imagine over time that's good for anyhthing

 

[NYBo]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

Secure the steering wheel with a bungee cord or ratchet strap.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

I usually tie the outdrive (s) up with a line to the ski tow hook or something. Probably not needed, just peace of mind.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

silverbullet it isn't leaking its more preventing it from swinging back and forth going down the highway. I cant imagine over time that's good for anyhthing

Swinging? That seems odd. Not going to hurt it but I can't say that I've ever noticed an I/O swinging back and forth on a boat.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

it won't swing in normal driving and if it did it wouldn't hurt anything in your, your kid's or your grand kid's lifetimes.

 

[Silverbullet555]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

silverbullet it isn't leaking its more preventing it from swinging back and forth going down the highway. I cant imagine over time that's good for anyhthing

Thanks. I wanted to make sure we were all talking the same thing.

As others have said, I can't imagine it swinging around. Mine will often work to one side but it stays there once it is there. You could bungee cord the steering wheel I guess or use a strap to try to keep it straight, but I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[jimbo1229]

Re: Securing Outdrive on my I/O

ive been using a strap so ill keep using it, thanx guys just figured id ask.