Radnine Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Hi All. I don't trailer the boat every weekend, but I was wondering if a transom saver is a worthwhile investment. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Would not leave home without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 What kind of boat and HP motor will it be for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I use mine every time I put the boat on the trailer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I do not leave home without it: 1) I need the clearance 2) My motor does not lock at full tilt 3) Th e motor does bounch a bit.....it does save the transom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 If you have the clearance it is better to tow with the motor all the way down. If you dont have the clearance and you have to tilt the motor then you need the transom saver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 What kind of boat and HP motor will it be for? It is a Crestliner 1600 with a 60 4 stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Yes, you NEED a transom saver, Bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'd definately use a transom saver on that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I have a similar size boat and motor - if the boat is on the trailer, the transom saver is on the motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'm running a 50HP Honda and when trailering always use mine. When we went into Bisco this June I think I would have been a bit shook if it were not for the security of this device. 50+ miles on logging roads could have done some nasty damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 For 50 bucks,you save yer transom.It,s a wise investment.Heck I built one for my 25 hp.The bouncing around is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Remember though, Radnine that a transom saver will save your transom only if you use tie-downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Remember though, Radnine that a transom saver will save your transom only if you use tie-downs. Maybe its "common knowledge" but a lot of people have gotten burned by not knowing or doing the basic things: -use rubber straps to hold your transom saver to the Lower Unit and the trailer. -tie the back of your boat down to the trailer with tie-downs -undo your trailer lights before putting the trailer in the water. -check your trailer wheels every few hundred miles. -I use the trailer winch hook and safty hook. does anyone tie-down the bow? forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I tie the bow down on longer drives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane70 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 If you have the clearance it is better to tow with the motor all the way down. If you dont have the clearance and you have to tilt the motor then you need the transom saver. Curious I am, is there a general rule of thumb regarding how much clearance you should have between the road and the bottom of the lower unit that will help you determine if you can travel with the motor fully down???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Same here .... never leave home without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Curious I am, is there a general rule of thumb regarding how much clearance you should have between the road and the bottom of the lower unit that will help you determine if you can travel with the motor fully down???? (largest speed bump you can find) X3 - (the number of $100 bills in your pocket X 1 inch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 We've always traveled with the motor fully down. I guess it depends on the boat though (15' Legend with a 40HP 4stroke Honda). Always used tiedowns in the rear and never unhooked the lights when putting the boat in the water. Never had issues with the lights.... Always used bearing buddies and my dad keeps up on the grease jobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 We've always traveled with the motor fully down. I guess it depends on the boat though (15' Legend with a 40HP 4stroke Honda). Always used tiedowns in the rear and never unhooked the lights when putting the boat in the water. Never had issues with the lights.... Always used bearing buddies and my dad keeps up on the grease jobs Your lights are sealed, so are mine. However, if water gets in: kaploooey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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