Transom support

[Hunky Dory]

My 1998 Northwood Toon has a fading and tattered decal on the back that says: "Important, When trailering with a bunk style trailer transom must be supported to trailer". Of course it isn't and never was. My trailer looks like all the others I've seen with absolutely nothing for the transom.

It is carrying a 90hp Evinrude and the transom plywood needs replaced due to slight sagging -- but I attribute that to age. No other detrimental effects are obvious, with the possible exception of a slight vertical separation on the prow of the engine "boat".

As a matter of curiosity, has anyone seen such a support? Would it be some sort of funny slide-on tailpiece on the trailer?

 

[Knightgang]

Re: Transom support

the only thing I would be able to think of is if the trailer not only has bunks for the toons, but for the deck as well. If that is the case, I would think that the deck bunks would extend to the transom. Now, I have never owned a toon but have seen many of the trailers at the ramps when I go to the lake. If that is not the case, then I have no idea how you would support the transom on a toon... Hope someone else can shed light...

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Transom support

They may be talking about a 'motor toter'. I had a 1993 Suntracker that came with a trailer and 'motor toter'. One end was secured to the trailer and the other end had a rubber 'V' that I would lower the motor down onto.

In reality, if you can tow with the motor all the way down, you should be ok unless your transom is weak.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: Transom support

Motor toter can also be refered to as a transom saver...

They were originally designed to be use to lift the motor and keep it from flapping on the transom before tilt/trim became almost standard...

Transom saver might be what they are talking about, but that is different form actually supporting the transom...