Tom There is no problem leaving the motor on while trailering on M_17s I have built. We doubled up the lam and added extra reinforcing just for that purpose. I would recommend stowing the stainless motor mount in the UP position to reduce the ARM Times WEIGHT moment. Some people also tie a line between the motor and a cleat to reduce bouncing. The same for the M_15s. No problem. Just don't park her overnight and get that Honda swiped. Fair winds Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 12:29:31 -0700> From: tjenk@gte.net> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: dangling motors> > Montgomery people,> > On occasion, raising even a Honda 5 onto the outboard bracket of a 17 seems> threatening to the skeleton, so I am wondering if any of you with a 21st> century M17 leaves the iron jib in place while traveling. The transom and> bracket look strong, but I certainly would not want to compromise any of> that nice fiberglass. > > Sorry if this has been discussed already.> > Thanks,> > Tom Jenkins> > M17 Scintilla (2004) > > _______________________________________________> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats