Found this in the cuddy of my new boat. What is it

[Custom Deluxe]

Can anybody identify this? it was in the cuddy of my used trophy i just bought. i cant figure out what it is, looks too short to be for kicker steering?

[gamekilr]

Used tramson for big outboard motor

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[L&M]

Trailering lock for a Force engine

[holy mackerel]

Why would anyone lock a force engine?  

[Custom Deluxe]

Thanks fellas. glad i posted instead of throwing it out, especially seeing as i'll be trailering it often

[YodaMage]

If it has a force engine and insurance...don't do more to keep it from falling off then you have to.

[Custom Deluxe]

It has both... for now..  looking to repower in a few years, but the force is of the mercury variety and will keep me on the water until then

[finnlander]

had a 125 h.p.1987 force for years, never had a bit of trouble with it. one of the best outboards i,ve ever owned.  

[rolmops]

had a 125 h.p.1987 force for years, never had a bit of trouble with it. one of the best outboards i,ve ever owned.  

Yep, that was a Chrysler with a new name and the chryslers were very good.

[slow rollin]

They .make good a good anchor.

[Meals-On-Reels]

Well now that everybody has you convinced you made the biggest mistake of your life I guess I'll counteract that a bit.

I've had several Forces (Chrysler and Merc) and still have one of each. They are a no-frills motor that was most likely dropped due to increasing EPA restrictions (think '98 was the last year). Because of their bare-bones nature they are easy to work on and parts are not bad to find at all. The later year "by Mercury" labeled ones are not much different than the Chryslers that they were but have many lower unit parts in common with Mercury.

Keep a decent quality oil mixed in it, winterize it properly, and maybe run a little sea foam through it if its idling rough. Most of the force horror stories are passed along my non-owners. Enjoy the boat and throw a nice four stroke on her someday!

[shinintimes]

Gotta use what ya got.... as long as your fishin that's all that matters GOOD LUCK