Transom Saver Brackets

[JoshOnt]

What are you opinions on these? Are they worth the money or are they just a nice to have? Pros/cons?

 

[flyingscott]

I think definitely worth the money, but it depends on your trailer if you can trailer safely in the full down position then no you probably don't need it. If you have to trailer tilted up then yes I would recommend one.

 

[airshot]

Yep I think he is correct. If you have a heavy/strong transom and can tow with motor locked down then probably not needed. Lighter transom or a really heavy motor that needs to be tilted up when trailering, then probably needed. Also how bumpy are the roads you travel? If all smooth paved roads and no bumps then probably not, but if you use bumpy roads then by all means yes. They are not expensive and easy to use and may just save your transom from any damage. When I had OB motors I always used them, even made them for my small boat and motor combo's. To me the gamble is not worth the minor expense.

 

[gm280]

My opinion is they serve a good purpose. Even a boat with a small engine sitting on the transom creates small amounts of stress to the transom if it is allowed to move. A motor toter, transom stabilizer, deflopalator or what every you want to call it, stabilizes the engine and reduces vibration and movement and that can help save a transom form repetitive stresses while trailering. And that helps in the long run.

 

[WIMUSKY]

I always use one when traveling more than a few miles.....

 

[Silvertip]

You will get mixed opinions on this topic and it depends on the size of the engine we are talking about.. But nearly every manufacturer of the smaller engines without power tilt/trim will indicate in their manual that the engine should not be transported tilted up and resting on the tilt-lock. The tilt lock is what holds the engine up when tilted out of the water and is really intended for use when the boat is docked. Engines with tilt&trim are a little less problematic in that regard as the engine will not flop around like the smaller versions. But even then, a de-flopperizer as we like to call them can be a benefit --- if used correctly.

 

[Texasmark]

My last several engines had PTT and I could see the engine in the truck's rear view mirror. For these I did not need, nor want such. If I couldn't see the engine, yes have one. If I didn't trust the PTT, yes have one. If an I/O yes, definitely have some kind of fixed support excluding the PTT or tilt system because if you can see the outdrive, you aren't pulling the boat.....it's somebody elses.

 

[Boulton2009]

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What about one of these ?

http://www.m-ywedge.com

 

[Watermann]

What about one of these ?

http://www.m-ywedge.com

Only use I can see for that setup is for people who have a TnT that leaks down. It wouldn't relieve any stress from the transom, the motor toter should connect to the trailer on one end the the LU on the other to work as designed.

 

[Boulton2009]

What if your boat has a offshore bracket?

 

[Watermann]

Then you have the same reason to use that device as trailer sticks on a IO setup, just to take the load off the hydraulic rams.

 

[Texasmark]

The difference in an OB and Sterndrive is the powerhead offsets the load of the midsection and lower unit with the OB. However, if the transom can't take the ride on a spring axled trailer as compared to having a couple hundred ponies twisting on it, bouncing across 3' waves at 50 mph then you have the wrong boat.

 

[JoshOnt]

The difference in an OB and Sterndrive is the powerhead offsets the load of the midsection and lower unit with the OB. However, if the transom can't take the ride on a spring axled trailer as compared to having a couple hundred ponies twisting on it, bouncing across 3' waves at 50 mph then you have the wrong boat.

I had the same school of though. If the transom is rated for 95 HP why would I need to brace it for some bumps when it is solid and not rotten. I guess better safe than sorry?

 

[Watermann]

I had the same school of though. If the transom is rated for 95 HP why would I need to brace it for some bumps when it is solid and not rotten. I guess better safe than sorry?

or why have all that road shock to the motor mounts and transom, ya know the ones that make you clench your teeth and grip the wheel as the trailer smashes into the road hazard and you watch in the rear view mirror as the motor bounces up and down... when you can just support it and just not worry.

 

[airshot]

or why have all that road shock to the motor mounts and transom, ya know the ones that make you clench your teeth and grip the wheel as the trailer smashes into the road hazard and you watch in the rear view mirror as the motor bounces up and down... when you can just support it and just not worry.

AMEN !!!

 

[roscoe]

solder !

 

[roscoe]

no.wait, ummm crimp. Yep, thats it, crimp.