Re: ’72 V4 tilting?

[amuller]

This rig definitely illustrates the concept of "Transom Saver." The motor doesn’t seem damaged but the transom was distorted–torqued outward at the top and pushed in at the bottom. Inadequate design by Crestliner, combined with torquing by an unsupported motor, exacerbated by a wide, dual-motor cutout, 1970 style. I ordered about 25 lb of aluminum plate and channel to reinforce it. Not the most elegant solution, maybe….will post some pics on this later.

I don’t quite see how hitting something would break the lock/unlock lever.

So I have learnt the significance of power tilt for big motors……