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<blockquote data-quote="w2much" data-source="post: 442771" data-attributes="member: 22437"><p>My Klamath also sits high above the ground. I like it that way. It allows to tow with the motor in the down position . The down position on a tin boat is preferable to me as I do not need a transom saver. Even if I wanted a transom saver one would be difficult to attach to the trailer due to the configuration of the trailer rear crossmember. Ever tow or watch another person tow a tinny with the motor in the tilt position.? Watch how that motor bounces either in your rear view mirror or on the road. I have worked on numerous tin boats and have had to weld or reinforce the transoms. I used to think it was the weight or thrust of the motor until I looked in my rear view mirror. These boats are light enough, just may need to give it a bit of a shove off or tug onto the trailer when launching and retrieving.</p><p>As mentioned make certain that your lower unit skeg has plenty of ground clearance even when you travel over a sharp road transition such as a rather sudden uphill from a flat road, like your steep driveway or baja travels.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="w2much, post: 442771, member: 22437"] My Klamath also sits high above the ground. I like it that way. It allows to tow with the motor in the down position . The down position on a tin boat is preferable to me as I do not need a transom saver. Even if I wanted a transom saver one would be difficult to attach to the trailer due to the configuration of the trailer rear crossmember. Ever tow or watch another person tow a tinny with the motor in the tilt position.? Watch how that motor bounces either in your rear view mirror or on the road. I have worked on numerous tin boats and have had to weld or reinforce the transoms. I used to think it was the weight or thrust of the motor until I looked in my rear view mirror. These boats are light enough, just may need to give it a bit of a shove off or tug onto the trailer when launching and retrieving. As mentioned make certain that your lower unit skeg has plenty of ground clearance even when you travel over a sharp road transition such as a rather sudden uphill from a flat road, like your steep driveway or baja travels. [/QUOTE]
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