Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

[epresutti]

Folks,

My trailer is not set so I can put the engine brace (transom saver while trailering) against the cross member.

My idea is to take a threaded pipe, thread it into the drain hole so the drain can still drain, with a backing plate against the transom and attach the engine brace to the backing plate.

Can you picture this and does anyone see a problem with threading into the drain hole?

Please advise.

Peace.

Ed.

 

[flashback]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

I think I see where your going with this, I guess my biggest concern would be the jarring shock that you would be putting on a fitting that is not really designed for that kind of punishment.....

 

[JB]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

How is transferring shock to the transom going to save the transom??

There are transom savers with extensions to reach under the boat to the frame. Try one of them.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

I bought a transom saver that has the option to use a roller mount or pin mount on the trailer end. I use the pin mount, and drilled holes in the last roller frame to mount the pin end mount. This way the transom saver cleared the bottom of the boat and still supports the transom.

 

[epresutti]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

JB,

I am more concerned about following the engine manufacturers suggestion on trailering the engine (Suzuki 140). They are saying "if the motor must be trailered tilted that you use a transom saver, or similar device to support the weight of the motor". They give no further explination as to why. I am guessing they don't want the motor bouncing on the piston during travel. So I was going with a similar device.

Mark42,

I will check out the pin mount. I was given a transom saver, that doesn't have the pin, it has the roller type.

Peace.

Ed.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

Ed, I have oversized bunks on my trailer. It keeps the skeg well above the road with the motor all the way down, I don't even have a problem when I'm pulling into parking lots, etc. It is great to have it set up that way, I really prefer trailering with the motor down.

 

[epresutti]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

Study..., et al.

Thanks much, I think I will making some changes to the trailer to accomodate the transom saver, will let you all know how it turns out.

Peace.

Ed.

 

[Purduebarry]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

A lot of this also depends on the type of trailering you will encounter. Of course the OEM will recommend a TS. If you are going a very short distance (5 to 10 miles) on predictable roads to put the boat in the water then you are okay without one. But consider a guy on the Pro Bass tour trailering his rig 1,000's of miles over the country. This is a BIG difference. If you want the option then go for it, but before you spend a ton of money consider the recommendation. Is it required or suggested? I appreciate your inginuity but don't use the drain hole, sounds too risky. I like the big bunkers, sounds like it helps many issues.

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

Not to be a wise guy,

I thought you were kidding about using the drain hole.

If you did, you'd be causing more stress on the transom , not saving it from any.

I've modified several trailers to accomodate, a transom saver.

I've also modified, the transom saver as well.

The cheapest way , may be to find a local weld/fab shop . To modify your trailer.

Or get the required materials , do all you can up to the point of welding.

Most weld shops, aren't critical about bringing your own parts.

To have welded up.

KYHunter

 

[epresutti]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

Purdue,

They say: "if you need more ground clearance, trailer the motor in a tilted position using s transom saver bar or similar device to support the weight of the motor".

This says to me they don't want the motor on the tilt piston when trailering.

Ky...,

Nope not kidding, I was looking to support the weight of the motor, not really worried about the transom. I wanted to use the drain hole as more of a location for a pin to support the "motor support".

I am still looking at the options available to modify the trailer.

Peace.

Ed.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

when you figure it. out let me know, as i have very long bunks on my trailer. it is almost 5' from the trailer cross member to the part of the foot a transom saver would have to attach, plus a pretty drastic bend. i've thought about bolting a 4x4 between the bunks, but i have roller bunks.

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

tashasdaddy,

I've done a few , that were that far from the crossbrace.

What I did was get a piece of square tubing , that would fit inside , or outside . Whichever is the strongest .

Cut a V , on the inside at the location you need the angle .

Weld the split up and weld a gusset on each side.

Then attach your engine bracket to one end and the other to trailer .

You can drill hole to suit your needs .

As far as the pin goes to remove/ attach saver to boat trailer.

All you really need is the bracket for the motor and some square tubing .

11/4 for the long arm , and 3/4 tubing , a short piece . Sandwiched between 2 angle clips welded to trailer .

A hole in angles ,and the end of short piece of tubing, for a pin, will get 'er done.

KYHunter

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: Transom Saver Threaded into drain hole

epresutti,

Trailering with the motor tilted up , and no other support is very hard on the transom.

The reason for a saver is to put the stress of the motor bouncing , on the trailer instead of the transom.

I've not encountered a trailer yet that can't be modified easily, for a transom saver to attach to.

You may have to have a brace welded at the rear of the trailer, to mount the saver bracket to.

If I could see your trailer , I could suggest a way to make it work for you.

KYHunter