jack plate/transom question ...

[spete]

Wondering if I should be using a transom saver on my 115 motor if I'm using a jack plate setup. Motor seems solidly on the transom with no large noticible movement during transit. I guess large bumps/rail road tracks/etc could put more load on the motor/transom? Is the Transom saver necessary?

 

[93bronco]

Re: jack plate/transom question ...

if it was me i would.<br />the jack plate extends the motor out 5 to 8 in's depending on plate adding extra stress on transom.<br />-<br />the only problem is finding one that extends that far.<br />i bought one from cabelas that is adjustable for extended reach. works great for me.

 

[spete]

Re: jack plate/transom question ...

Thanks 2K ... I'm glad you mentioned the extended length issue. Will probably go ahead and get one just for preventative reasons. I'll have to wait for a month in which I'm not already making a boat related purchase ... whenever that will be!

 

[Hopsdak]

Re: jack plate/transom question ...

I've often wondered the same thing.. I never tilt my motor up so i don't think it bounces..<br />It looks like this in transit..<br /> Side shot.... <br />--Hop

 

[spete]

Re: jack plate/transom question ...

Seems like the angle of the transom and the angle of the motor may be at odds with each other during a large bump. Still, I don't know how much it's going to buy you to put the transom saver on. I'm still deciding, my transom seems very solid and i don't know if it's getting any more stress on it than it would in 3 ft chop?

 

[KCLOST]

Re: jack plate/transom question ...

Use it, transoms get a lot of abuse during transit. If you can support the lower unit and transfer a lot of stress to the trailer, why not do it?

 

[93bronco]

Re: jack plate/transom question ...

HK, you must have alot of faith in that transom.<br />i would not trailer like that.<br />ive got a friend who's motor twisted down and broke threw gel coat - into transom at lower bolt holes, after hitting an unavoidable pot hole.<br />-<br />if he had a transom saver it would still be in the water to this day.

 

[what200]

Re: jack plate/transom question ...

I think it's just piece of mind when it comes to "saving the transom" but I have to use one to keep my motor from flopping side to side while driving.