Towing Question

[Capt. Debbie]

LETS FACE IT. If that prop hits anything on the highway at 50-60 mph it AIN'T going to be spinning. Not then. Not for along time.

Originally Posted by BCinerie

For what is worth I always put my motor in forward when trailering!! I do not know why other then is is my habit!!

[Flukemeister1]

I always put mine in forward. I know some say it does not matter but if you tow long distance heat can build up from the prop turning. When I first started towing, many moons ago, I never did that and when I had problems with my lower unit I was told by my mechanic that the wind milling prop contributed to the seal failure. I have been putting it in gear since and have not had a repeat of the problem.

[Capt. Debbie]

If it's in gear F or R it won't be turning short of a Katrina hurricane wind.

Not sure about heat with a 60 mph wind blowing on it to cool it. But I guess you never know.

Originally Posted by Flukemeister1

I always put mine in forward. I know some say it does not matter but if you tow long distance heat can build up from the prop turning. When I first started towing, many moons ago, I never did that and when I had problems with my lower unit I was told by my mechanic that the wind milling prop contributed to the seal failure. I have been putting it in gear since and have not had a repeat of the problem.