transom savers

[Genelie]

Hi All,
Has anyone tried this type of transom saver....see attached. It mounts under the frame?

[NCangler]

I used to have one similar to that then I bought the m-y wedge. Much easier to deal with but my dealer (Merritt Marine) said it didn't really do alot.

[BarryB]

I get three different answers.

1. Use the type you show. Takes the weight off the transom, but now you have a stick between the trailer and lower unit, what if the boat hops a little, could that damage the lower unit?

2. Use the type that fits over one of the tilt rods, then lower onto it so pressure is taken off the tilt rod. Still have weight on the transom then.

3. Use the type built into the engine, a lever is flipped when the engine is tilted up.

My question...When the engine is tilted up, the center of gravity is moved forward so, in essence, the weight is directly over the transom or slightly forward.

If were that concerned about damage to the transom, what about the forces applied to the transom when running the boat? Hopping waves? etc.

Never heard a viable answer.

[rscott]

I have the frame mount model, same as in the main photo, works great no spring whatsoever in the transome while traveling.

[MolarBoater]

Two types:
1) motor support without transom support
2) transom saver with motor support

Opt for a Transom saver type, which means something needs to deflect weight of motor off of the transom of the boat onto another object, ie trailer. Hence, sparing the "transom" thus, "transom saver".

I opted for a transom saver by swivle eze which is spring loaded and removable, plenty of others out there too. You load half the spring with your hydraulic tilt and rubber strap the end to the foot of the motor and the other is a slingshot Y hooked to a bunk board.

[Genelie]

Thanks all, so all in all it is just preference....so Randy, since you had once similar to the photo, how does it detach?? picture and brief discriptions do not say.

[NCangler]

The one I used to have used a cotter pin secure the clip on the trailer and the other end had two rubber bars that fit around the lower unit with a bungee cord that strapped around the other side of the lower unit to secure it.

[cagrove]

I have the exact same one as pictured. There is a flare on the end of the main arm that lines up with a slot in the receiver mounted on the trailer. When you rotate it to its "working"position, the flare holds it in the slot. To remove, just rotate the arm and the flare and slot line up for easy removal. Mine works great, very quick to put on and take off.

I got mine from Cabelas...looks like the same picture.

I hope this helps.

[NCangler]

The Triumph support folks say:

Nothing is required for the boat. I would follow the recommendations of the engine manufacturer for proper storage and trailering procedures.

[wpschaef]

I have what I believe is the same one as pictured but my bracket is on top of the frame. I am very happy with the unit except for the grooves the mounting bolt is wearing in my driveway. If I lower my trailer hitch I won't be able to get the trailer on the hitch very easily. Oh well.