I've been in all kinds of conditions, like 10 foot seas, and never even thought about the mount pulling out. Its never budged in reverse, maybe its the tape. I wrap mine with electricians tape mainly to help reduce the vibration, so its a little tight. Has any one else ever experienced any problem?

:: Thanks Roger , I had some anxiety as I'm awaiting on

:: a 4 hp nissan. Sadly the weight doubles as all 4,5 ,6

:: hp Tohatsu Mercury and nissans have the same weight.

:: Do you have a retaining pin to hold a motor mount in
:: place?

:: I think there is a risk of a motor mount to

:: slip out in reverse.
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:: :: Just another view- I do significant long distance
:: :: cruising often motoring for 8 hours. I use a mercury 5
:: :: horse long shaft (with an alternator to charge the
:: :: batteries). It is heavy to move on and off, but I see no
:: :: issues with the mount, other than the obnoxious
:: :: vibration inherent in the mount design. For serious
:: :: transport I think you need 5 horse, for occasional use 4
:: :: would be better. Long shaft is a must for any serious
:: :: use