To all that I would add that the water pump in the outboard should be replaced at least every other year, I have a Nissan and it is recommended to replace it that often, I replace it every year, cheap insurance.........

I agree with Tom, I run a line from the two aft cleats, run it behind the crook in the rudders, make a loop around the shaft of the motor and cinch it up real tight, works great, simple and also takes the strain off the jam cleats for the rudders so the rudders are never subjected to road rash.

I had the same problem, after having the boat out for the weekend I went up to get the trailer and while pulling back down to the water to put the boat on it one of the wheels was not turning. After getting the weight of the boat on it it did turn. I took it to Les Schwab and the guy said the brakes...