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    I recently bought a 2018 Tracker Panfish 16 with a Merc. 40hp 4 stroke. I have a problem with the motor swinging to the side while trailering. Was wondering if there is some way to keep the motor straight. Looks to me like it is putting a lot of excessive stress on the motor totter not to mention the probability of damage to the cables. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    I just use a bungee cord on the steering wheel to keep it straight


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    A bungy cord or a strap should fix your issue. Also, it may be a good idea to put your motor in gear to keep the propeller from spinning while you are trailering it. A buddy pointed this out to me a few years ago, says it help from wearing out the bearing.
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    I have the same problem with my 60hp Mercury. Before that the boats were so old and the steering so stiff. No problem with them turning
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    Quote Originally Posted by SandySkiff View Post
    I recently bought a 2018 Tracker Panfish 16 with a Merc. 40hp 4 stroke. I have a problem with the motor swinging to the side while trailering. Was wondering if there is some way to keep the motor straight. Looks to me like it is putting a lot of excessive stress on the motor totter not to mention the probability of damage to the cables. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    What kinda "motor toter" you got that allows the motor to "move" ??
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrappiePappy View Post
    What kinda "motor toter" you got that allows the motor to "move" ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lund View Post
    I just use a bungee cord on the steering wheel to keep it straight


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    I have a stick steer boat.

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    A new motor toter from trailer to motor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SandySkiff View Post
    I have a stick steer boat.
    Wrap a bungee cord around the stick to somewhere on your boat to secure it


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