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re: Thoughts on Transom Savers
Posted on 6/7/16 at 5:09 pm to AlxTgr
Posted on 6/7/16 at 5:09 pm to AlxTgr
A trailer mount version may offer more protection, but that doesn't mean a wedge style doesn't offer any. It reduces torque .
If you had to hold a paint can straight out, it would be tough to on your shoulder. If you put a stick from your elbow to your hip, it would take some load off the shoulder. Still you taking the whole load and not getting support from some outside source such as the floor, but it will help negate the moment arm creating the torque.
This has nothing to do with whether transom savers are needed are not. I tend to agree that a transom is seeing some crazy forces when under power. Especially in a chop when you have your props catching air and pushing a 2k lb boat at the same time. It's just that it's out of sight (at least you can't tell) out of mind.
If you had to hold a paint can straight out, it would be tough to on your shoulder. If you put a stick from your elbow to your hip, it would take some load off the shoulder. Still you taking the whole load and not getting support from some outside source such as the floor, but it will help negate the moment arm creating the torque.
This has nothing to do with whether transom savers are needed are not. I tend to agree that a transom is seeing some crazy forces when under power. Especially in a chop when you have your props catching air and pushing a 2k lb boat at the same time. It's just that it's out of sight (at least you can't tell) out of mind.
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Posted on 6/7/16 at 5:46 pm to KG6
I agree. I've hit stumps in skinny water more times than I can count on pretty much every glass boat I've ever had and never had a transom issue. Anywhere from a squat to running hooked up. If that doesn't crack a transom, a highway won't. Next time you're in some really rough short period windchop, turn around and watch your motor. You'd be surprised how much it gets beaten up back there.
I certainly don't see any issue with using one. It can't hurt. But I don't see the need.
I certainly don't see any issue with using one. It can't hurt. But I don't see the need.
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