New Boat Owner needs advise trailering

[STRIKE ONE]

Re: New Boat Owner needs advise trailering

Darn, I had just decided that transomer saver was the way to go but now I go back to look at pics of boat, and although I don't have a clear shot, it doesn't appear that the trailer has anything to attach the transomer saver to.(see pic below) I called the past owner of the boat and asked him about it and he didn't have a clue as to what a transomer saver was and couldn't help out there. I guess I need to go with a motor support, but that doesn't help out with the stress on the transom. Anything else we can use to help that?

M-Y Wedge. I use this and the centering clips to keep motor from pivoting.

http://www.m-ywedge.com/

 

[armywife57]

Re: New Boat Owner needs advise trailering

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who respnded to my post. We picked up the boat and got it home in one piece last weekend--thanks to many of your suggestions. She is a beauty and I will be posting some pics and comments in the future. You guys are the Best!!

 

[Mr Crabbs]

Re: New Boat Owner needs advise trailering

A second on what Utah said. Transom Saver is good to keep that 450 lb. motor from bouncing up and down on your transom while you drive, possibly causing fatigue cracking of transom. It just sorta locks everything together, works good!

I agree. Transom savers are cheap.

If the trailer doesn't have a spare, buy one to take along (you'll want one anyway). Get a grease gun to lightly grease the bearings (you'll need one anyway).

I didn't bother to read about your tow vehicle. Make certain you know what the optimum hitch height is.

I'm envious. I've wanted a deck boat since the mid 80's (I was a lot younger) and we now have a pontoon. You'll love it.