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> on 2/9/00 3:20 AM, Eric Johnson at etj@nwlink.com wrote:
> Statically, I agree. The problem is, i think, dynamically, when you hit
> potholes at speed or other bumpiness in the road. then the math gets a little
> more complicated, the forces get higher, and my understanding is that people
> on this list have actually damaged their transoms this way. I bring this up
> since so much of what we talk about here in the winter is so hypothetical :)
> Its not a problem so much on the water because, well, the water gives way. the
> suspension on the trailer is much less compliant :)
You analyze correctly, Eric. There was a giant discussion -- and some
mathematical exploration -- of this topic a few silly seasons ago. Consensus
was that it's just too risky to do significant trailering with the motor
mounted; the 5 minutes saved isn't worth the risk. There are, of course,
those who will disagree ... and most will probably get away with it. All
will not. In fact, as you note, all *have* not.
If you must trailer with OB mounted, damping the motion (I recommend heavy
rubber bungees rather than nylon line) can add a measure of safety by
lowering the magnitude of forces due to acceleration and deceleration.
Regards,
Bill Combs
-- WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987) "Ursa Minor" Fort Walton Beach FL ttursine@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~ttursine -- Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
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