Tech Tip: Trailering Your Boat? Don’t Rely on the Service Tab Alone
So Why Leave the Service Tab Up?
On most outboards, the service tab flips into place when the motor is raised, creating a rigid “stop” point. That can feel secure in the driveway, but on the road it often does the opposite of what you want: it transfers bumps and vibration directly into the tilt/trim components and the transom.
Leaving the service tab up (stowed) while tra...




