What does Panther say about trailering? I just received info from Garelick,
where they advise removing the engine before trailering. Presumably bouncing
off three foot waves at 40MPH is fine (no warning against anyway) , but
trailering on pavement isn't. Aargh!

Any other recommendations? I need to change out my fixed bracket anyway,
it's way to wimpy. I thought a raise/lower bracket like the Garlick would
solve both problems. I don't really need a powered device.

"-rick-" wrote in message
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"Steve Alexanderson" wrote...
No ram cylinder on my 2004 model. Rick, won't your wood blocks bounce
out?
Anyone using the Garelick (manual) lifting brackets?

You're probably right about the wood block coming loose, that was the
dealer's suggestion. I was going to block and strap it but it's easier
just
to use the Panther bracket's tilt.

-rick-

"Steve Alexanderson" wrote...
What does Panther say about trailering? I just received info from
Garelick,
where they advise removing the engine before trailering. Presumably
bouncing
off three foot waves at 40MPH is fine (no warning against anyway) , but
trailering on pavement isn't. Aargh!

I trailer with the kicker down so I've never questioned Panther about it.
From the looks of it it should be fine but who knows, they probably have
lawyers too...

Any other recommendations? I need to change out my fixed bracket anyway,
it's way to wimpy. I thought a raise/lower bracket like the Garlick would
solve both problems. I don't really need a powered device.

Beats me. The cheapest way is probably a good fixed bracket and the
kicker's tilt. On the trailer a transom saver could be used, on the water a
block and/or strap might suffice to protect the kicker's tilt. As a
practical matter I bet either the Garlick or Panther would hold up although
it wouldn't hurt to add a short safety chain and inspect regularly. I
trailered a 8hp extra-long shaft Merc in the up position for years without
incident.

-rick-

I found a little block and strap device today called the Bracket Pr.
http://www.hnet.net/~bracketpro/
Looks like it might be a good way to go, along with a fixed bracket. Never
need to remove the kicker, and no warrantees nullified. Anyone have any
experience with these?

"-rick-" wrote in message
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Beats me. The cheapest way is probably a good fixed bracket and the
kicker's tilt. On the trailer a transom saver could be used, on the water
a
block and/or strap might suffice to protect the kicker's tilt. As a
practical matter I bet either the Garlick or Panther would hold up
although
it wouldn't hurt to add a short safety chain and inspect regularly. I
trailered a 8hp extra-long shaft Merc in the up position for years without
incident.

-rick-