I have always towed with the motor in place on ‘87 & ‘83 Rhodes (currently
a 9.9 hp 2 stroke Johnson Sailmaster).  I only go 20 miles @ way. Taking
the weight off the stern & moving it forward does help with tongue weight &
handling. I once tucked the outboard on the cabin floor when I needed more
tongue weight to prevent swaying.

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA

On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 8:55 PM Mitch Mitchell <mitchpadl at gmail.com> wrote:

> I’m planning on taking a long road trip with my R22 and wondering if those
> of you who tow do so with an outboard attached to the stern. I have an 8hp
> 2 stroke Merc and a 30 year old mount (image attached). This is my first
> trip with this boat and am picturing myself on I 95 with the motor dragging
> along behind me. I will be towing with a truck camper so nowhere to put
> motor if not on stern. Any suggestions or views would be appreciated,
>
> Mitch
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Stephen Staum
Pariser Industries, Inc.