Honwave - Trailer (Engine weight)

[kerny]

Looks like one of them old clothes line props :thumbup:

[jwatson]

When it costs £0 who cares what it looks like?!

[tuskar]

My understanding is we are trying to prevent a fore and aft oscillation at top of transom so by putting the engine leg at 30 to say 45 ' and supporting with a transom saver I am doing good to my transom . Also the transom is sitting and being supported by trailer runners.
Most of all a heavy weight can wreck your back . So even if it shortens transom life which I doubt. I know which choice I would make.
P'S keep a safety wire or other for security and losing it in transit.

[blootac]

I've just driven 740 miles this weekend with mine on the trailer with the transom saver through mid wales over some rather unflat roads and windy turns and not a problem at all. I'd have been VERY worried if it was just free to bounce around back there.

[tuskar]

Thanks for reply , hope you enjoyed your boating trip.