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Thoughts on Transom Savers
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:19 am
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:19 am
While searching "transom saver mount" the following article was the first hit on Google.
Never once did I think that a transom saver was snake oil, but maybe I've been wrong. The reason I was even looking for one is because my boat, a 1995 Champion 181 DC, uses a Lock-N-Haul brand saver (below), around the trim on a 2005 Mercury 150 Optimax.
I was looking at replacing with a more traditional style that anchors back to the trailer. Understanding that you can't drive with the motor trimmed down or damage the lower unit. The theory is that the motor and boat move independently, by locking them together the transom can suffer from trailer shock by jolting/cantilever effect. What say the OB? Anyone first hand know of anyone not using one damage their transom, or use one and damage their transom.
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Are transom savers essential protection for your boat and motor, or simply snake oil designed to drain an extra nickel from you? It depends on whom you talk to. My assumption before writing this article was that they are, at the very least, a good idea if not a requirement. In some cases, this is true. The deeper I delved into this, however, I discovered that isn't necessarily so. Full Article
Never once did I think that a transom saver was snake oil, but maybe I've been wrong. The reason I was even looking for one is because my boat, a 1995 Champion 181 DC, uses a Lock-N-Haul brand saver (below), around the trim on a 2005 Mercury 150 Optimax.
I was looking at replacing with a more traditional style that anchors back to the trailer. Understanding that you can't drive with the motor trimmed down or damage the lower unit. The theory is that the motor and boat move independently, by locking them together the transom can suffer from trailer shock by jolting/cantilever effect. What say the OB? Anyone first hand know of anyone not using one damage their transom, or use one and damage their transom.
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Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:23 am to Citica8
quote:i say it won't happen if the boat is strapped tight to the trailer as i do all boats.
the transom can suffer from trailer shock by jolting/cantilever effect. What say the OB
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:30 am to Citica8
They save transoms.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:32 am to Citica8
Just had to buy a new one yesterday.
Yamaha has the flip lever to keep motor from going down. If it didn't make motor sit so high that's all I would use
Yamaha has the flip lever to keep motor from going down. If it didn't make motor sit so high that's all I would use
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:34 am to Citica8
Have owned boats for over 30 years, and every boat has had a traditional transom saver. In those 30 years we have had 0 transom related issues with boats.
We have owned wooden hull / tin hull and glass hull rigs thru out those years. And motors ranging up to 225HP.
With that said I have been looking at going with a newer style of this and going with one called MotorMate
MotorMate
We have owned wooden hull / tin hull and glass hull rigs thru out those years. And motors ranging up to 225HP.
With that said I have been looking at going with a newer style of this and going with one called MotorMate
MotorMate
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:36 am to TexasTiger
My buddy has that on an evinrude 225. Works well
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:43 am to Citica8
I've been using one on my boat for 25 years (my dad owned it most of those years). I'm not about to stop using it now.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:50 am to Citica8
ETA: Nvm
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:50 am to Citica8
Motormate, nough said
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:53 am to Citica8
When we bought our new boat they told us it wasn't necessary. I felt like it bounced way to much without one, so we use it.
We were told specifically NOT to use this when trailering. They said it's a really bad idea to use the flip lock while driving.
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Yamaha has the flip lever to keep motor from going down.
We were told specifically NOT to use this when trailering. They said it's a really bad idea to use the flip lock while driving.
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:57 am to Citica8
i purchased a used bay boat with a 225 hp. It was the personal boat of the owner of a Boat Dealership.
I asked about a transom saver before we left with the boat. He told me the following, your transom is getting a workout when you're at 5500 rpm's not when you're driving down the road on a trailer.
I asked about a transom saver before we left with the boat. He told me the following, your transom is getting a workout when you're at 5500 rpm's not when you're driving down the road on a trailer.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:00 pm to CP3
I have used a TS on the same boat since 1990 and the transom is still in good shape.
I have no idea if it works or not but they are not very expensive and I feel better.
I have no idea if it works or not but they are not very expensive and I feel better.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:02 pm to Citica8
I've been wondering this myself.
Is there a certain motor size that dictates whether you should get one or not? I have an 2012 Lowe ST175 Stinger (aluminum) with a 60 HP Mercury; should I get one?
TIA
Is there a certain motor size that dictates whether you should get one or not? I have an 2012 Lowe ST175 Stinger (aluminum) with a 60 HP Mercury; should I get one?
TIA
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:04 pm to Citica8
Yeti, Huk, Columbia, etc. are more snake oil than a transom saver. If you want a 500lb motor hanging off the back of your boat without support while hitting potholes, go right ahead. I'll always have one.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:08 pm to Jack Daniel
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If you want a 500lb motor hanging off the back of your boat without support while hitting potholes, go right ahead. I'll always have one.
Especially on Louisiana roads
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:08 pm to Jack Daniel
I used the one that slips over the rams on my Yamaha SHO. I haven't had any issues with mine yet. a dealer told me they use these instead of the long transom savers that go to the trailer. he said with the way they build boats it doesn't have to be braced to the trailer using a traditional transom saver.
as for the motor mate, I will be purchasing one soon. my buddy has it and he said it works as they say they do.
as for the motor mate, I will be purchasing one soon. my buddy has it and he said it works as they say they do.
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:11 pm to Citica8
It's absolutely no way I would go anywhere on these shitty Louisiana roads pulling my boat and risking my 225 mercury ripping my transom off my triton from bouncing.
At the same time I have a party barge with a 90 Yamaha on the back that has never had one put on it, but the transom where it is mounted is an aluminum block instead of fiberglass like my bass boat and I can let it ride straight down like it runs in the water with no worry of it hitting the ground.
At the same time I have a party barge with a 90 Yamaha on the back that has never had one put on it, but the transom where it is mounted is an aluminum block instead of fiberglass like my bass boat and I can let it ride straight down like it runs in the water with no worry of it hitting the ground.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:13 pm to WHODAT514
If you get a transom saver just remember to unhook the boat from it before you back down the ramp.
I forget about once a year and I sit there like an idiot trying to figure out why the boat won't float off the trailer.
I forget about once a year and I sit there like an idiot trying to figure out why the boat won't float off the trailer.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:15 pm to bird35
If it walks like a duck...
Posted on 6/7/16 at 12:27 pm to Wtodd
quote:
Is there a certain motor size that dictates whether you should get one or not? I have an 2012 Lowe ST175 Stinger (aluminum) with a 60 HP Mercury; should I get one?
yes you should
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