Used the side mount option numerous times and it works well. However you need to be mindful of how heavy your outboard is! A small 3hp 2stroke would be manageable but some of the 4 cycles can get pretty heavy. Not only in actual use but boarding and unloading. Even my 2 Yamaha can tip a 17 footer over if you're not careful landing when you get out, a little thought goes a long way. Drying out a water flooded engine in the back country can suck!
Moosey
