re: Thoughts on Transom Savers

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my only issue is I have a 12" jackplate so I put it all the way down when trailering. also my transom saver to the trailer would be about 3 foot long atleast.

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I have a 12", too. No issues trailering on 3".

Regarding the outboard motions when trailering or running, there is a little slack in every moving tilt/trim/steering component, and even in the JP and transom. All of these motions you're seeing aren't necessarily indicative of transom movement, or motions going into the transom.

Sure, as a general rule, you're better off with the motor moving as little as possible, or more importantly, accelerating as little as possible.

Someone needs to tape an iPhone with an accelerometer app on it to the cowl, and repeat the test.