Do i need a transom saver?

[rodknockracing]

As stated in the title do I need a transom saver for my 1993 four winns 180 with an omc outdrive? I trailer it everywhere but normally on highways .... which are not always smooth as i live in michigan .... this is my first boat my dad has had one forever but he lives on an inland lake and tows it only three miles twice a year so i have no experience with this thanks for advice

 

[blifsey]

Re: Do i need a transom saver?

Not seen many outdrives using transom saves. The weight and distribution is much different than an outboard. I have seen "trailering clips" for sale for outdrives but never seen any used. Your drive might have specific requirements for one though???

 

[90stingray]

Re: Do i need a transom saver?

Just get you some trailering clips for backup... you will be fine with the drive being held by the trim rams. The transom saver is for outboards.

 

[EddiePetty]

Re: Do i need a transom saver?

Probably the best transom saver for your Four Winns is to ensure the the transom area is properly supported by the trailer.

I've never seen anyone using trailer clips either.

 

[tswiczko]

Re: Do i need a transom saver?

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Accessories/dm/*******.137585704--keywords.trailering%20clips--searched.1--**********.025152009--submit.Search--submit.x.0--submit.y.0

 

[H20Rat]

Re: Do i need a transom saver?

how many i/o's (or outboards) come from the factory with transom savers... none that I know of. That should tell you something about how much of a requirement they are.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Do i need a transom saver?

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Accessories/dm/*******.137585704--keywords.trailering%20clips--searched.1--**********.025152009--submit.Search--submit.x.0--submit.y.0

These "trailering clips" are not a "transom saver", per se', but if you read your owners manual they are recommended by Mercruiser.

 

[rodknockracing]

Re: Do i need a transom saver?

thanks for all the replies your info is much appreciated