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Hey all! So as I pointed out in a different thread I just bought a new boat with a merc on it. I took it out and ran it for the first time and it was great. The motor seems to be in pretty much perfect shape. That last owner had it serviced 2 seasons ago so I figure it’s probably about time to...

Haha that's the idea! Anyway I went home put the Mercury in shallow drive mode and put my boot on the lower unit. Gave it about 50 good hard press downs and the only thing that happened is the bow lifted off the trailer a bit. I didn't see any transom movement, maybe a fraction of a centimeter...

Thanks for the comment, I guess I am just being overly concerned. First time boat owner and wanting to make sure that I got the best bang for the buck. I do think its very stable. I noticed it and so "oh I think that's ok" but then I started worrying over it haha I just think the motor was...

Yikes you guys are making me think it was a poor purchase...

Thanks for the input guys. I don't really see it being a issue. I think I'm going to get a transom saver as soon as possible. I'm going to take it out a few times before then but I'm going to lower the engine as far as I dare and use a few bungee cords to secure it. I'm thinking about putting...

Alright, I'm posting a few pictures here. They will help explain what I'm seeing. So the transom is solid. All the way to the bottom of the hull. But, the top portion above the splashwell/horizontal area is slightly bowed out just a bit. Check out the photos. I'm mostly positive it's from...

Thanks for the pic and info. I like it! I will post pics later for some input.

Thanks, I'm thinking I need a transom saver then. The Merc is pretty heavy. Also I see it bouncing all over. I think I will go with the type that anchors to the trailer.

Hey all, I'm excited to be a member here. Just bought a used SSV 16 with a 25hp Merc EFI engine and a new galvanized trailer. Everything runs great, love the boat. I did however notice on the boat which is a 2001, where the motor mounts on the transom there is a very slight bend or dip. It looks...