hooked! Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm looking at a new aluminum boat that will have a 4 stroke merc 115hp outboard on it. Just wondering if I should purchase a transom saver/motor support for trailering it? I plan to keep it at a marina for the season, so I likely won't be trailering that often, and when I do, it won't be a long distance. Any thoughts or advice?
Pikeslayer Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm looking at a new aluminum boat that will have a 4 stroke merc 115hp outboard on it. Just wondering if I should purchase a transom saver/motor support for trailering it? I plan to keep it at a marina for the season, so I likely won't be trailering that often, and when I do, it won't be a long distance. Any thoughts or advice? Yes.
Pigeontroller Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Does everyone really think there's more stress placed on the transome while trailering than when running over a 1 foot chop at full throttle?
muskymatt Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Its all relative to the frequency of the action. IMO.
John Bacon Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 $50 bucks or so to protect a brand new boat that cost thousands... makes sense to me. I use one for a smaller boat then yours.
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 You bet!!! Been running one on my boat for the last 21 years!~!~!
SRT8 smoker craft Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 check this out great video on a new product I am getting one of these for my 90hp merc you can get them here http://vrxfishing.com/motor-mate-outboard-locking-system.html
Stoty Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 I've got a motor mate, and they're great!!! Very handy!
SlowPoke Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 check this out great video on a new product I am getting one of these for my 90hp merc you can get them here http://vrxfishing.com/motor-mate-outboard-locking-system.html Very handy... percher has been using a similar bracket for years and my e-tec has one built in.
NBR Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 The reason for a transom saver is while trailering the lower unit is raised and puts a lot og torque load on the transom. So yes it does put mor load on the transom.
Billy Bob Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 NO for the last 27 years........but I only have a 50hp outboard...if it was a big boy motor like you're planning on I probably would have one.
danbouck Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 I don't but I trailer the boat 3km a year now
fishindevil Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 i have used them for years !!! never had any problems with them or because of using them,and they do protect your motor from bouncing
mike rousseau Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Does everyone really think there's more stress placed on the transome while trailering than when running over a 1 foot chop at full throttle? Exactly... What a wast of time and money...
Fisherman Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Exactly... What a wast of time and money... I think you're outnumbered 15-4, it's a no brainer, yes for the transom saver. Some people take better care of their kit.
lew Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 My boat/motor came from the factory with a transom saver already installed and I can't imagine Skeeter/Yamaha would do that if it was a waste of money or not advised.
DaveMc Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 we have a 20ft aluminum (legend) with the 115 4stroke and that was the first accessory i added.
Stoty Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 People freak out when you hold a big Walleye/Pike/Musky up without supporting the weight because it damages the gills........engine's weigh a LITTLE more than that, so imagine what "damage" it can do to a transom if not properly secured.... When you're talking thousands of dollars to repair a ripped off transom/engine... better safe than sorry!
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