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Towing Lake Boat with Engine attached

Gorteen · 2025-05-12 20:34:45

I've seen drivers tow their lake boat, some with engine down and some with engine tilted. Is there a general rule of thumb on towing a lake boat with the engine fitted to the boat?

12-05-2025 09:34PM

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Gorteen

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I've seen drivers tow their lake boat, some with engine down and some with engine tilted.
Is there a general rule of thumb on towing a lake boat with the engine fitted to the boat?

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#2 18-05-2025 12:57AM

Lewis_Benson

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Best advice is to get a transom saver.
It attaches to the end of your trailer and the engine rests in it, taking the strain of the engine bouncing up and down.

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