I always relied on the steering cables and transom protector that had sockets for the clamp screw buttons. Since the antique Evinrudes I ran had a slot in the transom bracket, there was a lag screw in the back of the transom to center the motor. Never the less I make it a practice to always check the clamp screws before opening the gas line and air vent to start the motor. I only had one accident. A transome bracket cracked from being too tight . . . 😆
