Right - mine has that latch, but it's definitely too flimsy for driving
around in the up position.

"William Andersen" wrote in message
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The outboard may have a latch to keep it up but the design may allow for
it to release due to the engine bouncing around, allowing the latch to
come out of it's detent, and allowing the engine to drop to the full down
position.
The transom saver holds the engine up and also transfers some of the
weight to the trailer, reducing stress on the transom.

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Is that the thing that's supposed to keep the outboard from whomping down
when you're launching/unlaunching? Doesn't the outboard have its own lock
to keep it raised at those times?