Irt really sucks when you get to your destination and you're missing the motor..........bounced off on the highway? or those nasty thieves?......hmmmmm. It is not a good practice to leave the motor on the boat while traveling. Hard on the boat, motor and the car behind you! I understand your situation (two torn rotator cuffs make it hard for me to lift a beer more less an outboard) Find some help - an offer of beer in exchange for asisstance seems to work wherever I travel! Take Care, Have Fun , Go Sail! GO M-17 # 316a LB/GF! **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)